Death Note Episode — 31

As the rioters descend into infighting over the money, Near and the SPK members escape disguised as police officers, frustrating Light’s attempt to have Misa identify Near with her Shinigami Eyes. Rising Internal Suspicions

The episode opens with intense tension as Hitoshi Demegawa, acting as Kira's self-appointed spokesperson, leads a massive riot of Kira supporters to storm the SPK (Special Provision for Kira) headquarters in New York. Death Note Episode 31

The psychological pressure on Light intensifies within his own task force. As the rioters descend into infighting over the

Near remains remarkably calm, viewing the rioters not as true believers but as bored, selfish individuals. To dissipate the mob, he employs "Plan B": raining millions of dollars—L’s remaining inheritance—out of the building. Near remains remarkably calm, viewing the rioters not

These accusations reignite the long-dormant suspicions of Shuichi Aizawa. Recalling the original L's conviction that Light was Kira, Aizawa begins to secretly communicate with Near, marking the first major crack in Light's control over his team. The Introduction of Teru Mikami

Near contacts the Japanese Investigation Team and explicitly suggests that the "Second L" (Light) is Kira. He notes the suspicious timing: the SPK was only targeted after Near began questioning the task force's integrity.