#aliurh

"Greetings, aliurh. That's certainly an interesting question you have there.

I suppose I'll humour you. After giving it some thought, I have come to the conclusion that it depends on your intention when the game starts. For example, if your intention was to lose from the start in my opinion that would be considered sapiosexual bottoming. I say this because you are essentially submitting yourself to the other player from the beginning.

On the other hand, if you started the game with the intention to win, but decide at any point after the game has begun to let the other player win, then that would be service top.

I hope this makes sense and was able to cure your boredom. It certainly cured mine...

So let me get this straight, the first time you wrote down a name in that little black notebook of yours, you panicked. You panicked because you think you're doomed to whatever version of "hell" you believe in. So you kill more people because you can and you're doomed now anyway. Being almost relieved when a divine like being come to punish you, but then informed by said divine being "nah you're fine". Basically, you realized the universe doesn't have a moral structure, and that unnerved you. You cannot stand the fact that the universe doesn't have a moral structure, so you're trying to create one.

"Hello aliurh,

If I were to be completely honest with you, I would have to say that you are correct. When I wrote that first name in the notebook, I was terrified to say the least. I lost weeks worth of sleep and I couldn't even bring myself to eat because of it sometimes. The idea of how I killed a man consumed me. But I quickly realized that I had to get over these feelings and sacrifice my own sanity for the sake of a better world.

As for the universe's moral structure or rather lack thereof, yes it certainly did unnerve me. We live in a universe where there is no set system. The bad can get away with doing horrible things, while the good have to stay behind and suffer silently. We're raised our whole lives being taught what is considered good and bad, and yet there are people out there who still decide to ignore those teachings. There are still people out there who are selfish enough to do bad in the name of themselves or for things that they want. For instance, someone kidnaps a person they are obsessed with for their own selfish and perverse wants and desires. So yes, I am trying to create a moral structure or set system for the universe because I don't want to continue living in such an unjust world.

And that 'divine' being you're referring to has already told me that I cannot go to hell. I moved on from that fact quite easily given, I never really cared about going to heaven or hell in the first place.

"Hello again aliurh,

I'll answer the second part of your question first. The death note technically cannot run out of space. What I mean by that is as long as I am able to contact the shinigami who gave me the note, I am always free to ask for a new one once the old one runs out of pages.

As for the first part of your question, I'm honestly not 100% sure as to what my plans are going to be once I pass. I have a few options such as finding a trusted individual to carry on my legacy or even a whole organization that can effectively pass judgement as Kira. Either way, I intend to stay alive for as long as possible in the new world I am aiming to create. What good is all of this effort if I'm not even alive to witness the end result?

Wow, that's some arrogance. But anyway, if we were to divorce justice from punishment, what do you think that would look like? I wonder if healing, safety, fairness and compassion are more useful goals than justice. You're smart, I think you'd have noticed by now that specific crimes are underreported due to social stigmas and if they are reported, most of the time the criminal is not prosecuted because of lack of evidence. What do you plan to do about this? You are not omniscient and killing all suspect would not be fair. What are your plans on supporting the recovery and healing of the victim?

Also, about your plans for the future, how do you guarantee that they won't become corrupt?

For Light: I forgot to add this to the other ask but wouldn't it be way easier for a justice system reform if you are the President? Why stop at police?

"Hello again, aliurh. A person of many questions I see.

Alright then, let's separate the ideas of 'justice' and 'punishment' from each other. Healing, safety, fairness, and compassion are certainly all very important concepts, if not as important as the concept of justice. I strive to achieve all of these. I may not be able to do it all at once, but I most definitely want the new world I am creating to have all of these things.

As for your second question, I obviously intend to pass judgement on those that the police are not able to, or refuse to get a hold of. Through my own research and means, I will think carefully about the crimes these people have committed and will consider whether or not they deserve to be punished by the hand of Kira. Also, I am fully aware of the fact that I am not omniscient and I never said I would kill all suspects.

In terms of supporting the victims who have suffered, I intend to make things such as therapy and other medical needs more accessible and cheaper. That is, if I am able to get my way and win this battle against L.

In response to your question about corruption, I obviously cannot fully guarantee it will not happen. But that is why I will take the utmost care in selecting the person and/or people who will be in charge of leading the world as 'Kira'.

Finally, to answer your last question, I do agree that it could possibly be easier to reform the justice system by becoming a world leader, but I honestly have no intention to do so. I am simply fine with staying in the police force while acting as a god behind the shadows. My goal is not to reform the justice system as the president, but rather to change people's hearts and mindsets by getting rid of people the world does not need.

P.S: thanks for your answer from the other ask, reading that was fun

"Hello aliurh,

This is much different than the last ask you sent in (not that it was a bad ask). And it was not a problem answering it, it was quite amusing on my end as well. Anyways, on to my answer.

From a physical standpoint, all of our days are numbered. We're all going to die eventually, so life can be measured in that way. But I'm sure that is not what you meant. If we're speaking about measuring the significance of a human's life, I suppose that from an objective point of view, it can be. As for 'should it be measured' it depends on the individual. I personally don't care about measuring whether or not my, or any other person's life, is significant. But if someone so chooses to measure one's life, that would be their choice.

What good is the concept of justice when most people use the word as functionally synonymous with "vengeance"?

"Wow, two questions in one sitting I see? No matter, I'll humour you, aliurh.

You yourself mention that most people are using the word as they would the word 'vengeance'. That does not mean that the true meaning of 'justice' has changed. It has merely been tarnished and twisted in the time it has been used. As time has progressed, the meaning has seemingly changed and it can be hard for the ordinary person to pinpoint the actual meaning.

But, I know the true meaning of 'justice' and that is what I am acting upon. It does not matter to me what the concept of justice may be to society because I know what the correct meaning of it is.