Pitou senses the intruder working through the palace's puppets to the southeast, unsure whether the figure is an assassin or a decoy, and grows restless with the delay. Playing his violin, Shaiapouf assures them it is a diversion they should not chase, wondering if he is overanalyzing. Outside the border, the Hunters take stock: this kingdom's defenses can take down even tanks and fighter jets — and Killua is measuring the line anyway.