One Piece: I am Imu

"Have everyone take their positions," Shikaku instructed through his earpiece. "But remind them: before making any moves, they must not harbor killing intent. Nor should they go out of their way to hide. Just maintain a normal, vigilant posture, as if they were standing guard."

He continued calmly, "The enemy has exceptionally strong sensory abilities. No matter how well we conceal ourselves, we’ll likely be detected anyway."

"Instead, it’s better to pretend we’re merely an honor guard, assembled to welcome them."

No one replied through the earpieces, but across the battlefield, shinobi began to consciously relax their bodies and minds.

Meanwhile—

Inside Konoha Village, in the Hokage’s office—

Sarutobi Hiruzen stood silently at the window.

From Roran and Crocodile capturing the Third Raikage alive, to this individual who clearly wasn’t the First Hokage yet wielded powerful Wood Release—

All these events left Hiruzen with a growing sense of unease.

"Old man! I’m back!"

Suddenly, the door behind him swung open, and a tall, white-haired man strode inside—it was none other than Jiraiya.