Think of Systemd like GNU. They stick their name on all the software they make, ...

SAI_Peregrinus 70 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: No more boot loader: Please use the kernel instead

Think of Systemd like GNU. They stick their name on all the software they make, even if it doesn't require only using their software. E.g. you can use GNU BASH without using GNU Sed. You can use Systemd-boot without using Systemd-journald.