L vs Light: Who's Better In Death Note?

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It's hard to say who was better in the anime and manga series Death Note, but both Light and L were cerebral powerhouses.

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Although Light prevails in this intellectual contest, L wasn't an idiot. Light was able to prevail because of...

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THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH NOTE.

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L will never let anything go, even when Light falters due to egotism and makes a few unintentional errors. This renowned investigator has...

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survived this long against Kira because he always takes extra precautions to be certain of something.

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L is capable of leaping major risks, as he did when confronting Light, although Light is an excellent actor and can easily fool someone.

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L quickly perceives Kira's thinking like that of a young adult with an ego and a competitive streak who despises defeat.

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L takes advantage of Light's personality during their intellectual duel because he is similarly inclined and is aware of it.

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ARTISTREE

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