Alone and Infinite.

Chapter 423 The advantage is mine

Chapter 423 The advantage is mine
The time-space camera is a unique product of the time-space scavengers, unlike ordinary video cameras which use a light-receiving film to convert optical images into electrical signals.

The Time Scavenger's unique camera directly reads the surface information that constitutes the current world.

According to the most widely circulated theory of 'information unification' among the apostles, the time-space camera directly reads the information that constitutes the image.

Therefore, almost all methods of blocking ordinary cameras are ineffective against time-space cameras, and even common camouflage methods are ineffective against time-space cameras.

It is precisely because of this characteristic that time-space cameras are extremely expensive to manufacture and are never leaked.

Even among the Time Scavengers, only a small number possess it, and it is usually used to record clues about the worlds they have experienced.

This will be left to the guild's strategic advisory department for planning and simulation.

And those who bear this responsibility are the seeds at each level and the core seeds.

Arjun took another puff of his cigar, feeling the peculiar gas being quickly absorbed into his body, and his anger subsided slightly.

"Summon the staff."

Soon, people in identical uniforms filed in, and the head of the countermeasures department, who was leading the group, said with a grim expression as soon as he entered:
"Arjun, what is it that you absolutely need me to come over for? I'm currently researching the Red Serpent's original world, and the probability of this world being the next trial is 70%."

"Kate's team is dead. They're all wiped out."

Arjun pinched the bridge of his nose, gritted his teeth, and uttered those words, his voice not loud but carrying an extremely cold meaning.

The temperature in the whole room seemed to drop a few degrees.

Some people couldn't help but shudder; everyone could feel the murderous intent in Arjun's words.

Clearly, the hatred of this third-tier branch president, who was known for his vindictiveness, towards the instigator had reached its peak.

"Dead? How is that possible?"

The department head's voice rose a few decibels, and his raised eyebrows clearly revealed his astonishment.

"According to our plan, her chance of failure was less than 1%! Why did she die?"

“That’s what I wanted to know, which is why I asked you to come here.”

Arjun waved his hand, and his subordinates, who had been waiting nearby, immediately brought over the time-travel camera.

The department head regained his composure, sat down in the chair that had been prepared beforehand, and nodded:

"let's start!"

As is customary for time scavengers, Kate must record every key moment for the countermeasures department to analyze and assess.

This is so that it can be used to optimize the next version of the strategy guide, which is why the foundation of established guilds is these strategy guides.

As long as these strategies exist, one or two setbacks won't affect the guild. They can always recruit new members and quickly gain substantial profits by relying on these strategies.

The scene gradually came into focus, revealing an exceptionally luxurious ship slowly rising in a specially designed gondola, with an endless expanse of red cliffs in front of it.

Several men in trench coats and top hats stood guard on the ship with indifferent expressions.

Kate's calm voice came through:

“I was granted permission to travel to the Holy City of Mary Geoise through the ‘Token of World Nobility’ without any special communication.”

The screen then went dark, and when it reappeared, it had transformed into a huge room filled with various flowers and plants.

"The countermeasures department's prediction was correct. By showcasing a special skills system, there is a high probability that we will attract Im's attention."

The scene shifted again, this time the camera was focused on Kate herself, dressed in Celestial Dragon attire and wearing a mask.

"The countermeasures department's prediction was correct. Im was extremely interested in the higher possibility. This exchange triggered a Level 2 punishment from the Hall of Fame, which was successfully offset by 'permission'."

He has already acquired Celestial Dragon status and joined the Knights of God.

The department head's eyes widened suddenly, and he raised his hand.

The recording immediately paused there, and the department head turned his head, asking in a somewhat strange tone:

"From this perspective, Kate has clearly executed 80% of the plan successfully, you mean, given that she was already among the top twenty in the arena."

It also has the mark of immortality, the assistance of the Knights of God, and Im's tacit approval.
And now she's dead?

Arjun didn't know what to say, so he could only nod. "Is she trash? She can die under these conditions?? Two fourth-tier powerhouses, plus the mark of immortality, no matter what, the advantage is completely on her side."

Did Garp and his son team up to kill her?

The department head racked his brains for a long time at that point, and apart from Garp and Dragon, who had been strengthened by the Hall of Fame, he couldn't think of any other powerful figures in the One Piece world who could break the Immortal Mark under the protection of two fourth-tier powerhouses.

Rayleigh or Jabba could certainly be involved, but according to the countermeasures department's plan, neither of them will be involved.

The department head also doesn't believe that the Apostles are capable of bringing Rayleigh or Jabba over at this stage.

Kate was able to meet Im because of the 'Token of the World Noble,' a one-time item obtained by the top team of the fourth-tier Time Scavengers Guild after they conquered the pirate world.

Did the other apostles have them? Impossible!
"I don't know either, so please just watch quietly."

Arjun spoke calmly, waving his hand again to signal them to continue.

The scene continues to jump, showing Kate leading the Knights of God slaughtering numerous characters in the story like chickens.

They then stormed into Wano Country, home of one of the Four Emperors, and Whole Cake Island, home of Big Mom, and made arrangements with the two top-tier pirates.

Finally, the scene shifted to the Battle of Marineford, and everyone's spirits lifted, for the most crucial moment was about to begin.

This also marks the time before Kate's death!
The image shook slightly before gradually becoming clear.

"Shamrock, kill him."

From Kate's perspective, Shamrock, who looks exactly like Shanks, slowly grips the hilt of his sword.

On the other side was a young man wearing a naval vice admiral's uniform with a cold expression.

The moment that face appeared, the department head's pupils constricted sharply.

He blurted out without thinking, "Xia?"

"What do you take the Navy for?!"

A deafening roar accompanied by a violent tremor in the scene, and a powerful shockwave mixed with black and red lightning ripped apart the clouds overhead, which were dyed red by the setting sun.

"boom!"

Amidst the tremendous impact, a figure leaped high into the air, the entire dusky sky fading into darkness behind him.

The Conqueror's Haki gathered towards his raised right fist.

Several gasps of surprise rang out simultaneously throughout the room:

"Monkey D. Garp!!"

The scene stopped abruptly.

Arjun and the department head stared at the young face frozen in the corner of the frame, and both fell silent.

"So... he's very likely the one who caused Kate's death?"

Arjun tapped the screen with the finger holding the cigar.

"It's still uncertain; this requires consuming a low-level privilege."

The department head took a deep breath and said in a firm tone:

“But I think if anyone could kill Kate, he’s the most likely.”