That was right. They were Vegapunk and Garp.
However, they looked young—teenage versions of themselves.
Ignis already knew who they were, and with that preconception in mind, he recognized them.
Vegapunk looked only thirteen or fourteen. He was no longer a Brain-Brain Fruit user, but even as a child, his head was still larger than most people's.
After all, the material used to clone Vegapunk had been his brain.
Even after his death, his brain retained astonishing vitality and even stored some memories. Extracting even a few of them would be immensely valuable.
As for the other boy, Garp, Ignis had seen the original Garp and could see traces of him in the boy.
Garp's blood had been left behind during the battle between the Mozartel Kingdom and the Roger Pirates.
After the battle, Ignis had secretly collected a little of it.
Even that small amount was enough to complete the cloning process.
A full year had passed since they first began growing them.
As for the cost, growing Vegapunk had taken one hundred million Beli, while Garp had cost six billion Beli. The third had cost over two billion Beli.
Ignis had purchased the growth chambers from the Kingdom.
The nutrient solution was as precious as liquid gold. A single kilogram cost over ten million Beli.
It had various effects, including unlocking the body's potential, healing injuries, correcting physical defects, and extending life.
This was not Doctor Ian's first attempt at cloning. He could also produce a similar nutrient solution, but its quality was far inferior.
Moreover, absorbing low-quality nutrient solution would affect the body's potential to some degree.
But the two men being cloned this time were special: one was a world-class scientist, and the other was one of the world's strongest fighters.
Ignis strove for perfection, ensuring