Cloud nodded in agreement at Ramza's assessment. Getting stronger was key. They'd need more information too, and would have to find out their enemy's weaknesses too, but it wouldn't matter if they couldn't drive an assault.

"I don't. I don't want to die and I didn't mean to sacrifice myself. But if my friends are in danger I'm not going to stand by." Cloud's eyes narrowed and steel welled up behind them as he spoke. He was sometimes unsure about his strength, and his ability to protect those he cared about, but it didn't mean he was about to stop trying. He had a promise to keep.