Ijemaru was busy after work hauling an old filing cabinet out of his closet.<br/><br/>"What's that thing?" asked Zans, "Looks heavy."<br/><br/>Ijemaru laughed. "It's an old filing cabinet I got when I decided I wanted to be an investigative reporter. I thought about ordering a new one, but the timeline fits this old one better. Also, I don't want anyone to find a filing cabinet in my house, filled with cryptic records that might be related to the Kira case, which was conveniently delivered recently."<br/><br/>"Say again?" asked Zans.<br/><br/>"If for some reason anyone develops the theory that my records are hiding something, and then finds that I just recently got a new filing cabinet to put them in I'll look very suspicious. That would almost assure that I'm hiding something. On the other hand, if I don't have these alleged files anywhere then it becomes obvious that the code in my notes is for something other than organization. So, to resolve both these issues, I'll set up a filing system with notes of the things in my journal and I'll keep it in this," he patted the side of the filing cabinet proudly.<br/><br/>Zans stared at him, in a state of awe.<span style="font-style: italic">Oh yes, he's very smart. Let's see what else he comes up with.</span><br/><br/>About an hour later, Ijemaru had successfully set up his filing system and filled it with notes and documents. He slumped, exhausted but satisfied, into a chair. "Zans," he started, "There's something I'd like to discuss. I don't know how much feedback you'll be able to give, but I'd feel better to get these thoughts out of my head and into the air."<br/><br/>Zans blinked, "So what is it?" he asked, genuinely curious.<br/><br/>"I'm aware that there are other Kira's out there, but I don't know anything about them. In some cases, if we worked together we'd be more powerful, and our actions would be harder to profile. But on the other hand, it'd be nice if I could stay out of their business and hopefully when the time comes, just let all the blame fall to them and sneak past unscathed."<br/><br/>Zans laughed a little bit. "Well you're clearly not doing all of this for the sake of the people. What's your goal in all of this? Why are you using the Death Note?"<br/><br/>"Why..." Ijemaru started, "... I guess I just want to keep from getting bored. But," he turned his head to look out the window at a bright orange sunset. "If the opportunity arises, I might like to try to do what Kira couldn't. Become god."<br/><br/>Zans broke out laughing, so much that he had to wipe the tears from his eyes.<br/><br/>"What's so funny?" asked Ijemaru, with his eyes narrowed in a very intimidating way. Zans was actually scared enough to stop laughing.<br/><br/>"It's just that, there's only one way for a human to become a god. And there's no way I'd tell you. In fact," he said trying to defend himself after the look Ijemaru gave him, "I'm not allowed to tell you. It's forbidden-- honest! You have no idea what they'd to to me if I told you. Oh the horror!" he shivered for effect.<br/><br/>"Is that so?" Ijemaru asked coldly.<br/><br/>Zans gulped and nodded nervously.<span style="font-style: italic">Jeez, what's with this kid? Never seen this side of him before. He's freaking scary!</span><br/><br/>A smile fell on Ijemaru's face and he was back to his old self again. "Well thanks for that. You've just given me some valuable information."<br/><br/>"Huh?!" Zans asked, incredulous.<br/><br/>"First," said Ijemaru, holding up one finger, "You confirmed that there is a way. Second, you said "they" would do things to you if you told me. That means there are multiple higher ups keeping this secret, doesn't it?" He smiled mischievously. "Anyway," Ijemaru went on, ignoring the Shinagami's lack of response, "I've pretty much brought things with the plague outbreaks to a close. My sources tell me the government sent people in to fumigate the infected areas, so it would be fine if I just stopped using the plague to kill. So from now on," he continued, "I'll kill criminals by having them get into trouble with the police, to the point of being shot. Also, I've done some research on the first Kira and I've found where he went wrong." Ijemaru's eye lids drooped a little, "He trusted people. If I'm going to succeed, the most important thing is that I trust no one. Even you, Zans. You're all potential enemies. I must be prepared to kill every one, and I must never let anyone suspect me."<br/><br/>Ijemaru sat up, a much brighter expression on his face, "Ah, that's right! There's a good possibility I'll be chosen for a promotion tomorrow," he said. "That will give me a substantial control over information. I'll be able to get into tighter places, starting tomorrow..."