In Hueco Mundo, Kukkapuro had been a subordinate officer of Yammy, the Zero Espada—a skeletal little dog, extremely weak, yet it had grown up at the side of the cruel and bloodthirsty Yammy...
For Yammy, who symbolized "rage," this was an utterly incredible thing.
Yet it had happened just like that.
Kukkapuro had always been so weak—so weak that Yammy could probably crush it with a casual wave of his hand. During their time together, the little thing was often berated by Yammy and trembled in fear, yet it never left his side.
Likewise, despite being scolded so often by Yammy, the fact that the little fellow had somehow survived at Yammy's side all this time was practically a miracle...
In the world of the Death Gods, when Yammy died, Kukkapuro remained where he had fallen. It did not leave with anyone, as though it were waiting for its dead master to return...
"Tch!"
"What a bore!"
Lilynette shoved both hands into her pockets, looking thoroughly uninterested. Yammy, however, did not react much to her words and merely said in a deep voice.
"Ever since coming to this world, I kept feeling like something was off. After Tosen pointed it out, I realized it was because Kukkapuro wasn't by my side..."
As he said this, he scratched his head with an honest, guileless look.
Hearing that, Lilynette stared blankly at him...
At that moment, Lilynette seemed to think of her own situation with Starrk. A smile suddenly appeared on her face as she said softly.
"Honestly, you're impossible..."
"Fine, fine. When the time comes, I'll have Starrk join me in asking Lord Aizen..."
"By the time we return from the moon, you should be able to see your Kukkapuro again..."
Hearing her words, Yammy froze. His bell-sized eyes stared excitedly