Death Note – Volume 5 (Whiteout) takes the psychological battle to a dramatic turning point as Light and Misa are placed under strict confinement. With suspicion at its peak, L carefully monitors every movement in his pursuit of Kira. Light makes a shocking decision that alters the course of the investigation entirely. By relinquishing ownership of the Death Note, he loses his memories of being Kira, creating a complex new layer to the mind game. As the killings continue despite his confinement, doubts begin to surface within the task force. Misa also undergoes a drastic change that affects the balance of power. The tension between logic and faith intensifies among the investigators. Shinigami interference adds emotional weight and looming danger. The moral ambiguity of justice becomes even more pronounced. Volume 5 masterfully reshapes the battlefield in the ongoing war of intellect between Light and L.