"Helping you doesn't mean I'm not protecting Gongenzaka!" His face twists in irritation. He's not sure if he's more offended by the continued notion that not using it for Gon is a disservice to him, or frustrated that Strange will just openly deflect any reasonable assistance without any actual options himself. Because he definitely noticed that Strange hasn't offered any ideas himself so far.

For helping himself... well, he doesn't see himself in half the danger his friends are in. He's kept an awfully low profile in the carnival, at least in terms of ruining his life (or forfeiting it).

"You know, I can care about more than one person! And I happen to care about you, and I want to make sure you get home safely to Mrs. Strange!" He waves his hand in the air, vaguely and energetically. "Would you really be okay if you never saw her again? Would she?"