[ Kazama hits a nerve, but Nishikiyama is quick to defend himself. ]

Hate to disappoint, but I'm not obsessed with you the way that Kiryu is.

[ There's some truth to that. Nishikiyama's hunger can't be sated simply by revenge on Kazama— he wants more than that. He has to show everyone what he can do. After his disillusionment with Kazama, the big picture, as he'd called it, becomes far less foggy. The goal is clear in sight. ]

I can take care of anyone stupid enough to cross me on my own. [ Matsushige case and point. ] I don't need you pretending to be my dad, which should come as a relief because you were never very good at it.