Light Yagami, the main character in the anime series "Death Note," initially believes that his actions are justified in his quest to rid the world of criminals using the Death Note. He justifies his actions by believing that he is creating a better world by eliminating those he sees as evil. As the series progresses, Light's moral ambiguity becomes more pronounced as he struggles with the consequences of his actions and the ethics of playing the role of judge, jury, and executioner. Ultimately, Light's actions lead to internal conflict and a downward spiral into darkness as he becomes consumed by his own power and ego.