Let Him Take the Spotlight? Then Let Him. I, Chiyo, Will Build a Konoha at the Peak of Strength

Konoha Guard Unit Headquarters, evening.

Inside the Guard Unit Headquarters in the Uchiha Compound, the Guard Unit members were busily handling their daily affairs.

Suddenly, a commotion rose at the entrance.

"Lord Hatake Sakumo?!"

"The Anbu leader came in person?"

"..."

Everyone whispered in astonishment, their gazes turning toward the cold silver-haired figure.

Hatake Sakumo looked excited as he strode through the hall and headed straight for Chiyo's office.

Inside the office.

Chiyo was reviewing the family's recent training results report.

Hearing a knock, he looked up and saw Hatake Sakumo push the door open and enter.

"Sakumo, what a rare guest."

Chiyo smiled faintly and set down the Scroll in his hand.

Hatake Sakumo skipped the pleasantries and directly handed over a piece of intelligence.

"More than half of the Sand Ninja at Sunagakure's border suddenly withdrew. Their posture has shifted from offense to defense. The frontline reconnaissance squads have confirmed it."

Chiyo took the intelligence report and glanced over it, the corner of the mouth lifting almost imperceptibly.

It seemed Scorpion had already made his move.

But he showed nothing, merely saying calmly,

"Looks like something happened within Sunagakure."

Hatake Sakumo frowned.

"Why do you think they suddenly pulled back? Sunagakure has been probing our defenses lately and seemed intent on starting a war. This sudden retreat defies reason. Could they be hiding some other scheme?"

Chiyo shook his head, his tone calm.

"Perhaps they are making internal adjustments, or perhaps they lack resources. But regardless..."

He raised his eyes, his gaze deep.

"This is only a brief chance to catch our breath. We absolutely cannot lower our guard."

Hatake Sakumo stared at Chiyo, keenly sensing that the other man seemed to know something.

After pondering for a moment, he nodded.

"You're right. I'll have the Anbu maintain