It was clear that the original Kira was intelligent, not getting caught for over 4 years, so they didn't want to ruin his reputation. But it was also clear that the original was long gone.
They had a difficult time finding criminal names that were not publicised because the Japanese Police Force had no files in America. But this was probably for the best. Only a few had the ability to access the police files any way. Seeing as this could raise suspicion in the future they would try and avoid police files as much as possible.
"Hey, Chika come here quick there is something on the TV."
"Yes what is it Taro?"
"Look!"
'We now interrupt this program to bring you this' a picture of a man, obviously dead, lying on the ground popped up 'Kira, the supposed god of the new world. Is he back? A recent outburst of heart attacks among criminals points towards this, especially since most of the people were in relatively good health. We now bring you this live conference from the cities police, "Sir is it true that all these people were, in fact criminals?" "Yes." "And what will the police do about it, will the great detective L be called into this?" "I am sorry the police are not willing to answer anything on that at this time." "Then what..."
"HA! Kira is beginning to come back, the world will be rid of all those evil! And Chika, we have an advantage the Kira last time didn't."
"What is that?" Her comment was snide, was Taro thinking the same thing?
"We have his reputation."
"Yes that's right... hey Daril."
"What is it?"
"Can you tell me who Kira was?"
"I do not know, Ryuk only ever referred to him as Kira, so you'll have to ask him."
Ryuk chuckled, "He he he. No Chika I can't answer your question."
"What! Why not?"
"A shinigami is forbidden to reveal the identity of another Death Note owner, even if they are dead. And besides that wouldn't be any fun for me. I'll enjoy watching how this plays out. After all I was there when he died. He he, and if this 'L,' or rather now 'N,' is envestigating he'll should be able to see me."
"What do mean?"
"As you know Chika," Daril began, "anyone that touches the Death Note can see it's shinigami. So I'm guessing that means this 'N' touched that particular Death Note you were attached to at the time. Isn't that right?"
"And to think, I gave you no credit as why you are such a high ranking shinigami."
"You shouldn't talk! You only advanced up because Rem died," she sneered, "If it wasn't for that you'd still be a middle rank."
"ANYWAY, I guess will have to find out the hard way, right Taro?"
"Huh, oh yeah... On the program I was watching before the news it was advertising a Ping Pong competition happening at a sports centre. I was wondering if we could sign up, it has been a while since I have played. And I'm sure the skills haven't left me!"
"That would be great, especially since we haven't really gone any where these past few days."
"All right, you can sign up any time before the competition starts, which is in two days time."
"Just wondering, but what made you bring this up?"
"Well we originally came on vacation to relax, right? So what better way for you to relax then to watch me kick some amateurs butt? And besides, the ones that enter get 'free meals coupons' at a restaurant every time you win! Isn't that great?"
