Light Yagami, the protagonist of the anime and manga series "Death Note," justifies his actions by believing that he is cleansing the world of evil and creating a utopia where only good people exist. He sees himself as a savior and believes that his actions are necessary to rid the world of criminals and create a better society. To others, he presents himself as a righteous and morally superior individual who is willing to do whatever it takes to eliminate crime and bring_