I know it's not going to be easy. He was the Uchiha prodigy - the best of the best in our clan, and better than anyone before him. I'm the only one left alive who can possibly have the strength to match him, and that's what I have to work towards. Why I have to be stronger.

He killed everyone else who could have done the same. When I face him, I'm going to be alone.

[The softer tone is at least a little appreciated - it doesn't feel like he's under attack anymore.]

I know it's revenge. I know it won't bring anyone back or fix anything. But it's something I have to do.

And... Until then... I don't want to gain -- or lose -- anyone else.

[He was doing okay with the gaining until the losing started, really. =/]