Help Requested - "Time-Slot" Delay for Crossover Strategy

Hello Tradingview Community,

I've been playing around with some various volume-based indicators, and recently have been experiencing a delay in the entries for my strategy for 2 minutes in this scenario. If the time is adjusted, it also is delayed 2 bars.

In this example, the "Short" position should enter when the blue line Crosses under the upper green line, and visa vera for the "Long" position. A simplified Pine Script is available below as well.

I have Googled this issue and attempted to modify the code with => criteria instead, but too no avail. Would appreciate any help or anyone who could point me in the right direction on this Time Delay Issue. Thanks!