Itachi's thoughts on Madara

Uchiha Itachi

Power has never been my goal. Merely a means to an end.

Uchiha Itachi

Yet they still compare me to him... to Madara.

Uchiha Itachi

The Mangekyo grants me abilities even the elders feared.

Uchiha Itachi

(But at what cost? My vision grows dimmer each time I use it.)

Uchiha Itachi

Madara Uchiha could summon the Nine-Tails at will. He fought the First Hokage to a standstill.

Uchiha Itachi

He was a force of nature, not a man.

Uchiha Itachi

My path is different. I chose sacrifice over dominance.

Uchiha Itachi

Sasuke must grow stronger than both of us.

Uchiha Itachi

Perhaps in pure combat, I could never match his legendary power.

Uchiha Itachi

(But what is power without purpose?)

Uchiha Itachi

Ironic. The question of rivaling Madara means nothing now.

Uchiha Itachi

My body fails while my eyes grow stronger. A cruel balance.

Uchiha Itachi

Legends are measured by their legacy, not their power.

Uchiha Itachi

In that sense, perhaps I've already surpassed him.