Mello

Mello, real name Mihael Keehl, is one of L's successors raised at Wammy's House. Ranked second behind Near in raw intelligence, Mello compensates with aggressive action and emotional drive — willing to ally with the Mafia and use violence to achieve his goals. His rivalry with Near pushes both to their limits, and though he works through criminal means, his contributions prove essential to ultimately exposing Kira's identity.