Since Tanjiro Kamado's earliest battles as a demon slayer, he's relied heavily on the nichirin sword crafted especially for him by swordsmith Hotaru Haganezuka. 1. !I will protect you, Nezuko-chan. Bandai Proplica Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba Tanjiro Kamado Nichirin Sword is a life-size replica Tanjiro Kamado's Nichirin Sword from the Demon Slayer anime series. Bonus Manga 1. Seeing Tanjiro try to protect Nezuko even as he collapses triggers memories of Rui’s own past. Hearing this, the Love Hashira informed Tanjiro of a secret. Thanh kiếm của Tanjiro trong Demon Slayer, anh ta không sử dụng thanh kiếm của Yoriichi. Giyuu x Tanjiro. The series, however, does a great job of giving each Demon Slayer unique traits. +18 more # 7. Pronouncing “Female Kakushi”. 309K subscribers in the DemonSlayer34 community. Welcome to r/DemonSlayer34, THE subreddit for Rule34 Artwork & Cosplay of…. His family. Here’s the Tanjiro one!Thank you so so much for 700+ subs! I love each and every one of you 💞💗💕💖💓 Goto was also the Kakushi member who found, Tanjiro, Zenitsu and Inosuke passed out after the Entertainment District Arc and made sure they reached the Butterfly Mansion safely, so they could recover. Hentai Comics of "That is no Sword Tanjiro X Kakushi by nesz_r | Demon Slayer Hentai with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Kakushi (Female), Nesz_R (artist), That one kakushi girl that carried tanjiro to the swordsmith village. Indeed. Im gonna say it. ruitan. Watch. InstaGram - 2nd Chanel - #Tanjiro #Nezuko. “Here we go…” Rubbing the tip against before fully pushing it inside me. The other demon slayers seem to pay no heed to the boy's… strangeness. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket Press Copyright. Tanjiro hugged his sister, his hair longer. In the aftermath of the Entertainment District Arc, he is said to have found near-dead Tanjiro Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, and Zenitsu. He won and got custody over his 17 year old son, Tanjiro. Ch 3: Tanjiro's reaction to Nezuko in a pretty kimono. . NazRyuuzaki • 3 mo. Welcome to r/DemonSlayer34, THE subreddit for Rule34 Artwork & Cosplay. ⛩ Tanjiro Kamado aprovecha su estancia en la aldea de los herreros para divertirse con las Kakushi de Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Pulling back, Akaza wore an expression of mild surprise. Hai so this is a story where Yoriichis wife had a child after a while she died so but the child was Tanjiro. 7K 25 4. Two years passed, and Rengoku allowed Nezuko to take the Final Selection. Trang chủ › Tổng hợp truyện Kakushi x tanjiro that is sword. "Mari," a soft voice pleaded in Tanjiro's ears, halting the young demon slayer's thoughts. Tanjiro Bisex Threesome With Nezuko and Muichiro…. Kanao on the cover of Volume 18. Join for free. The Kimetsu no Yaiba databook also disclosed her ranking in the corps. I turned my head quickly and ran towards Sanemi, the wind pillar. What if she refused to tell him despite her family getting slain before her eyes. Hurt/Comfort. One fateful day, the entirety of his family, save his sister, are murdered by a Demon, thrusting him into a world of fear and despair. ago. Novelization. What if Muzan knew that Tanjiro's mother was aware of the Blue Lily's whereabouts. Makio is pregnant. A true demon (mha x dbz x kny) by Legendz_-_ 288 4 2. Tanjiro is retrieved by the Kakushi. rui. Tanjiro then gave a statement of motivation that he will work even harder for the sake of defeating Muzan Kibutsuji, charming Mitsuri and a nearby Kakushi. Gentle breezes tickling skin, ruffling hair. Combining these pronunciations, “Female Kakushi. Rui. It's about tanjiro who always try his best to help everyone. Read Kanao X Tanjirou {Sleeping Together} from the story Kimetsu No Yaiba {Comics & Doujinshi's} |PT 5| ~English~ by Silenei (XxSNxX) with 34,946 reads. . Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. About Community. Kamado Tanjiro was a peculiar kakushi member, at least that's what his fellow kakushi are thinking. Kanao X Tanjirou ~What I Feel~. This is really adorable!. Kamado Tanjirou is a Ray of Sunshine. # 1. Rui doesn't understand love; let alone boundaries and respect. TanS. Self-Indulgent. 309K subscribers in the DemonSlayer34 community. +18 more # 13. The first and best Tanjiro subreddit. Download or stream the best kakushi x tanjiro videos and pictures in full HD resolution. Voice Actor: Natsuki Hanae. Welcome to r/DemonSlayer34, THE subreddit for Rule34 Artwork & Cosplay of…. The hidden village serves as a hub for the creation and forging of weapons exclusively for Demon Slayers. 426 9 7. Seeing Tanjiro try to protect Nezuko even as he collapses triggers memories of Rui’s own past. I like Tanjiro in the sense that he is a bit kind and naive, but everything about him makes sense. Night Sunrise (Rewritten!) by Raymen. 2. Her rank during the Natagumo Mountain mission was Tsuchinoto (5th from the bottom). Facebook Twitter WhatsApp. Kamado Tanjiro was a peculiar kakushi member, at least that's what his fellow kakushi are thinking. Read the most popular ruixtanjiro stories on Wattpad, the world's largest social storytelling platform. Yes, he knew, there is no escape from Kibutsuji Muzan. Her strength, compassion, and determination to protect her fellow demons had won her the respect of many. . Haganezuka after completing the Demon Slayer Corps Final Selection trials. Saikyo Jump 2023-05. Caged Butterfly By: spiderslayer42. Watch Daki and Tanjiro Fucking - Demon Slayer Hentai on Pornhub. tanjiro is a sunny girl and after her loss of her family, she joins the corps, and then. Cartoon porn comic Tanjiro couple - for free. Once a sickly boy, he became a demon after meeting Muzan Kibutsuji, who gave him a share of his blood. it soon becomes clear that these smells are the smell of love. this is a one shot book dedicated to the demon slayer boys and the sun that is tanjiro kamado, I am open for requests however only on the REQUESTS chapter! Series. 18 Img #5: Sauce: Koibashira no Onee-san to Isshoni Shugyou Shiyou (Kimetsu no Yaiba) Sauce link. Reply reply ScribScribble • If Tanjiro was a Menace. NesZ_R. #pixiv #Japan #demon Tanjiro - 142 manga found. UzuTan One-shots I want more Tengen x Tanjiro content!! Read the most popular uzuixtanjiro stories on Wattpad, the world's largest social storytelling platform. Tanjiro begins to regenerate and starts to rampage. It focuses on the battle between Demon Slayer Tanjiro Kamado, and Demon Nezuko Kamado against Lower Rank Five Rui. " "You better…" Nezuko pouted, "Or else, you're gonna get earful from me. Urokodaki's home, he presented Tanjiro with a. demonslayer, uppe. After your conversation, Tanjiro would probably go after Scum Glasses the Kakushi. Shinobu. " Last updated: 2023/01/17 at 12:37 e m Mark Stinson In a desperate attempt to give some distance, Lily dug deep into both her arms, and flung them at Kibutsuji, then snapping her fingers her blood began to burst into flames. Tanjiro had always been an independent and determined individual, who never let his circumstances bring him down. Mother bear tanjirou <3. Age: 16. 384 5 3. It’s you, so how could he not get embarrassed? Even still, he knew that wasn’t the typical female uniform, despite being dense as a rock. Her strength, compassion, and determination to protect her fellow demons had won her the respect of many. Tanjiro x kakushi; Bookmark. Dealuxe_ • if you've read chapter 101 of the manga, there's no one who talked to Tanjiro there except for Mitsuri. 📚 Story is complete 📚Day and Itt (Brick) / Nick and Neilรักโคตรๆ. The special kakushi by Kyanroji. Cartoon porn comic Kakushi tanjiro hentai - for free. The Kakushi continue to watch the two siblings bond, and decided to tell Tanjiro about the current state of affairs, which he nodded, and there the Kakushi tells Tanjiro that he and the other Demon Slayers will spend another few days here so that they can fully recover, whole at the same time he tells the younger boy to make use of the time to. Who wins in a fight, Tanjiro (Demon Slayer) or Kakashi (Naruto)? - QuoraJoin the discussion on Quora and share your opinions on this popular anime crossover battle. Free. Be careful with any link, it may be spambot!309K subscribers in the DemonSlayer34 community. IM GONNA SAY IT. He's mature, kind, and willing to step in when necessary. They found each other, but before they managed to fight, they heard a wail, only to see a little demon girl no older than the age of five. com. Tanjiro himself decided to wait a moment to gain some strength back before joining them. Kanao meeting the Kakushi at the Butterfly Estate. Tanjiro gave his signature smile, a smile that was as bright and warm as the sun. TanKana is the het ship between Tanjiro Kamado and Kanao Tsuyuri from the Demon Slayer fandom. The scene shows that some members of the Demon Slayer Corps are recuperating at the Butterfly Mansion following a situation that took place near the Swordsmith Village, which resulted in some members getting beaten up, which also include Tanjiro Kamado, and Mitsuri Kanroji. This unique and human-written rephrasing for Google is: "The collaboration between Tanjiro and Kakushi is not limited to the use of swords. • 1 yr. Final Selection Arc; Kidnapper's Bog Arc; Asakusa Arc; Tsuzumi Mansion Arc; Mount Natagumo ArcBond (completed) by Factory-chan. demons. The last one is the worst r34 thing I now know was made. Ch. Here's how. Tanjiro wakes up in chapter 100 and is welcomed back warmly by Kiyo, Sumi, Naho, and Aoi. Magazines. The Kakushi are a brigade responsible for different tasks pertaining to providing support for the Demon Slayers, which include: Providing first aid to Demon Slayers on the battlefield. The other demon slayers seem to pay no heed to the boy's… strangeness. The soft sweet smell of vanilla and strawberries, delicious and enticing. 1. Gentan(Genya x Tanjiro) by Paprika Pepper. 21. Im crying rn. Related: Filed Under: Kimetsu no Yaiba dj Language: English Pairing: Kamado Tanjirou x Tomioka Giyuu Genres: Yaoi Tagged With: Hardcore, Kimu no Tamamushi/ Okashi-tai. Giyu Tomioka falls to knees near Tanjiro while the Kakushi shed tears. Discover the growing collection of high quality Most Relevant XXX movies and clips. . El más pequeño cambio puede hacer que muchas cosas cambian y hasta crear una línea de tiempo distinta, y aquí no es la excepción, que hubiera pasado si Tanjiro era el que se quedaba con su familia y Nezuko quien iba al pueblo, que cosas hubieran sido diferente, quienes vivirán y quiénes morirían, eso y más respuestas serán contestadas. Watch Tanjiro X Kakushi porn videos for free, here on Pornhub. Tanjiro first met the masked Mr. And all other breathing style was just an inferior copy the breath of the sun. "I mean, we can't really expect that some kakushi does the same, we haven't even met the other Kakushi's yet" Tanjiro replies. 5. +7 more. #kny #demonslayer #edit #funny #viral #trending #trend #anime #animeedit #kimetsunoyaiba #tanjiro #tiktok #shorts #youtubeshortsKakushi #KakushDemon Slayer. Kamado Tanjiro was a peculiar kakushi member, at least that's what his fellow kakushi are thinking. fusion fic. "When tanjiro is taken to the sword smith village, the process of how people get there is explained. El más pequeño cambio puede hacer que muchas cosas cambian y hasta crear una línea de tiempo distinta, y aquí no es la excepción, que hubiera pasado si Tanjiro era el que se quedaba con su familia y Nezuko quien iba al pueblo, que cosas hubieran sido diferente, quienes vivirán y quiénes morirían, eso y más respuestas serán contestadas. 679 votes, 66 comments. Weight: 134 lb. These are the little funny stories of Tanjiro and his harem. This is where your journey begins. Tipo Hentai. In the world of demons, Tanjiro had earned the title of queen. "Tanjiro!" "Yes, kaa-chan!" the five-year-old responded, still absent-mindedly watching the bees buzz from flower to flower. demon slayer comic dubArtist: NeszActor: fatcookie_Voice Actress: jellylovexdProducer: ComicKatze. Continue playing to reveal all the features such as Kasugai garasu (Kasugai Crow), Chuntaro, and demons who battled out! This is a Tamagotchi Nano device, which measures approximately 1. Welcome to r/DemonSlayer34, THE subreddit for Rule34 Artwork & Cosplay. 335 11 4. He'll then wake up, not knowing where he is. No other sex tube is more popular and features more Kakushi X Tanjiro scenes than Pornhub! Watch Tanjiro X Kakushi porn videos for free, here on Pornhub. Kamado Tanjiro was a peculiar kakushi member, at least that's what his fellow kakushi are thinking. Read the most popular tanjiro stories on Wattpad, the world's largest social storytelling platform. Saikyo Jump 2022-01. This unique and human-written rephrasing for Google is: "The collaboration between Tanjiro and Kakushi is not limited to the use of swords. Kakushi, a new character, will be. When Zenitsu sees her for. No other sex tube is more. Tanjiro journeys to a village of swordsmiths and has to explain how his sword was so badly damaged to Hotaru Haganezuka, the smith who made it. . She smiled and dismissed herself, but she gripped her kimono tightly as she walked away. Join the HD Porn Comics. . Tanjiro worked hard in order to support his family. . "I promise, I'll be home before nightfall. Published Jul 30, 2021. This is really adorable! Soooo adorable! Kidnapping. 679 votes, 66 comments. . Destroyers of Demons. This brings t. Read Kanao X Tanjirou {Flower} from the story Kimetsu No Yaiba {Comics & Doujinshis} |PT II| ~English~ by Silenei (XxSNxX) with 30,549 reads. Sabito and Makomo are alive btw. It is revealed that Tanjiro, his younger. Are you 18 years of age or older?It’s innocent. Discover the growing collection of high quality Most Relevant XXX movies and clips. Tanjiro grabs my thighs and lifts me up, exposing my part to the other Tanjirou. Tanjiro Kamado was created by Koyoharu Gotoge as the protagonist of her serial, Kimetsu no Yaiba (鬼滅の刃), which first appeared in Weekly Shonen Jump #2350. Discover the growing collection of high quality Most Relevant XXX movies and clips. Each of these individuals have their own secrets, their own mysteries, their own crimes, their own darkness. At the end of the second-season finale, a third season covering the manga's "Swordsmith Village" arc was announced. Like every good battle shonen, Demon Slayer sees its main characters grow and become stronger through repeated fights and harsh training. Tanjiro, in a complete panic checks on the oldest sister first, Nezuko, who is still warm. Rehabilitation Training. Tanjiro Kamado and Nezuko Kamado vs Rui was a battle that took place on Mount Natagumo. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. NesZ_R is creating content you must be 18+ to view. (Kimetsu no Yaiba) (Rekka no Omoi o Kimi ni DR2021) [Mantobi (Hashimoto)] Sukida, Shounen. Workaholic Kochou Shinobu. 1K 1. Tanjiro headbutts Sanemi. 64 inches and is made from molded plastic that includes diecast and ABS material. Shinazugawa is shaky when he stands, Tanjiro notices, but the kakushi has made it his mission to remove these bugs from the hashira's body before it starts doing things. Kochou Shinobu works late into the night often. "Tanjiro, my love, you won't believe how much my life has changed since you left," he began, his voice carrying a mixture of joy and sorrow. We now have a guide to finding the best version of an. ##Manga #Wallpaper#zanaa_ #BlackBear #abcdefu #LynxShadow#TanjiroDeath #Short #YoutubeShort #Nezuko #Inosuke#Kanao #Zenitsu #Tanjiro #Nezukoedit #Inosukeedit. Oh also, the last kakushi who got wet seeing our good boy Tanjiro's motivation. xoc;Kinda wish I didn't see that. After an encounter with a Demon-killing swordsman, Tanjiro and his sister, who is now a Demon herself, must discover a way to end her. Tanjiro Kamado was a boy loved by the world, a boy who was destined to inherit the throne of the sun God, because of this adoration from the world itself; he was born with multiple gifts. Female Kakushi x Tanjiro porn comic is here with “that is no sword”! NesZ_R Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Kakushi Tanjiro Kamado. They don't share these things with many people besides their victims, but they find that they can at least share them. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Kie Kamado (竈 (かま) 門 (ど) 葵 (き) 枝 (え) , Kamado Kie?) is a minor character in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. 11. They ask him if he maintains Total Concentration breathing all the time before revealing that Kanao and all the Hashira know how to do Total Concentration Constant. Love works like wonder that it can change even the most broken person. i just assumed the fire breathing plus akaza worrying more about the sun was the reason edit: the manga has it as “dance of the fire god” that’s why i said fire breathing-whether it’s sun breathing or not is open to your interpretation as there is a part where tanjirou says there are useless motions in the dance thus it could be regarded as a derivative and not. Aoi and Kanao training the trio. He is mentioned as the one who found near-dead Tanjiro Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, and Zenitsu Agatsuma in the aftermath of the Entertainment District Arc. Shinazugawa stands up, his scarred arms crossed and back straight. Welcome to r/DemonSlayer34, THE subreddit for Rule34 Artwork & Cosplay of… Kamado Tanjiro was a peculiar kakushi member, at least that's what his fellow kakushi are thinking. As the oldest it was job to make the scarifies needed to ensure that his family be happy and healthy. Dead Kamado Tanjirou. 309K subscribers in the DemonSlayer34 community. Just one shots of Tanjiro x different demons. Thanh kiếm Nichirin của Tanjiro đã bị gãy trong phần Khu. Download. . She is a very caring person, always showing others her love as befits her Hashira title. Get inspired by our community of talented artists. " Yelled a Hashira. Product Description. Fluff. Date started: September 24, 2020 Date ended: December 17, 2020 Ranks - #1 - Tanjirou - Nov 11, 2020 #1 - Kamadotanjirou -. Disclaimer:All credit goes to. 309K subscribers in the DemonSlayer34 community. In all of anime, many legendary and mystical katana have been forged that could give Tanjiro's sword a run for its money. +7 more. But after he’d turned into a demon, his own parents try to kill him. ⛩ Tanjiro Kamado aprovecha su estancia en la aldea de los herreros para divertirse con las Kakushi de Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. In fact, the slayers are enchanted by Tanjiro, their eyes brighten and focus on the boy's smile and kind words that they forget about their injuries and recent missions. Female Kakushi x Tanjiro porn comic dub is here with "that is no sword"! Tanjiro, I feel your KATANA. In fact, the slayers are enchanted by Tanjiro, their eyes brighten and focus on the boy's smile and kind words that they forget about their injuries and recent missions. The village is home to the swordsmiths who forge. Arriving at Mr. Naraku is one of the Twelve Kizuki. tanjiro is the prefect guy tanjiro is so is kind and compasionate and sweet and lovig and perfect and tanjiro is REALLY hotand sexy and cute I love tanjiros soft aubrun messy soft hair and tanjiros kind criminsom beautiful eyes and tanjiros sexy tan skin and tanjiros scare isso sexy and tanjiros smile maked me so the most happy and the sond of. 2. Mitsuri is 19 and tanjiro is 15. 165 manga on pixiv. Tanjiro's superhuman sense of smell would not look like a useful ability in a fight, but instead, with a truly original approach,. 1. ago. tanjiro and Shinobu are staying in the same house. 309K subscribers in the DemonSlayer34 community. " The male Kakushi answered, not confident in his answer. Obsession || AkaTan AU by Lmon_grl. Since Tanjiro Kamado's earliest battles as a demon slayer, he's relied heavily on the nichirin sword crafted especially for him by swordsmith Hotaru Haganezuka. The Swordsmith Village Arc (刀 (かたな) 鍛 (か) 冶 (じ) の里 (さと) 編 (へん) , Katanakaji no Sato Hen?) is the ninth story arc of Kimetsu no Yaiba. The third season, titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Swordsmith Village Arc, adapts from the 12th. Come join us in chat! Look in the "Community" menu up top for the link. Before seeing her but knowing already that she was a demon, Zenitsu protected Nezuko from Inosuke because Tanjiro said that she was important to him. . Tanjiro is not even as talented as kanao or muichiro. Tanjiro and Zenitsu brightens while Inosuke tries to fight with the pillar. Chapter 6 starts with Tanjiro "dreaming" about the unknown man that has been in previous cutscenes across the story. It is a secretive settlement nestled within a dense forest. The next time they meet is on the Natagumo Mountain Arc, where. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Cartoon porn comic Kakushi tanjiro hentai - for free. Tanjiro asked, now curious about Joichirou. That Is No. The first one must the reaction towards R34 Rengoku and Tengen. All content published on this site contains erotic elements and is presented for persons over the age of 18 only. Ever since. . 2. That was until something happened that changed your life, so you join the corps and meet Tanjiro. Each of these individuals have their own secrets, their own mysteries, their own crimes, their own darkness. Sección doujinshi. Goto (後 (ご) 藤 (とう) , Gotō?) is a member of the Kakushi, the clean-up brigade of the Demon Slayers. 2. By just consuming a humans or demons' blood, she was able to change her blood art at. All characters are 18 years of age or older . Genya x Female Tanjirou/ Sumiko Sumiko was always a mix of a female and male. AN: One potential result of the pillars meeting Tanjiro and Tanjiro reacting poorly. Kamado Tanjiro was a peculiar kakushi member, at least that's what his fellow kakushi are thinking. 3 Stories. "All I know is that he has seen at least three master's take the role as head of the Demon Slayer Corp. Most members of the Demon Slayer Corps are combatants, known as Demon. 125412 3871 thientuyet1310 • Full. 2K votes, 36 comments. You don't have to read the first part, but it explains how Rengoku lives and how Tanjiro and the gang become his students. Tanjiro Kamado is a young boy who sells charcoal to make a living for his family. TheGreenInOctober. Making her do her homework, making fun of her, and forcing her to give up her lunch money. Do NOT discuss copyright/ removal. Goto belongs to the Kakushi, the Demon Slayers’ clean-up squad. 1. Chapters. 4 Sumi, Kiyo, & Naho Help Tanjiro Achieve Total Concentration Constant. Kaneki was dense at the 1st season, Badass at the 2nd dense and badass at the 3rd and kind, badass and emotional at the last. sisterreader. In fact, the slayers are enchanted by Tanjiro, their eyes brighten and focus on the boy's smile and kind words that they forget about their injuries and recent missions. In fact, the slayers are enchanted by Tanjiro, their eyes brighten and focus on the boy's smile and kind words that they forget. As the Kakushi depart while carrying Tanjiro and Nezuko, Ubuyashiki tells the boy to give his regards to Miss Tamayo. Birthday: July 14th. 1. Tanjiro asks the Kakushi. kny. Cause gonna be hit in the feels when we get nothing close to that. Read Kanao X Tanjirou {Flower} from the story Kimetsu No Yaiba {Comics & Doujinshis} |PT II| ~English~ by Silenei (XxSNxX) with 30,549 reads. "Oi! Kakushi! We need you. . The last 500 years proved that, no matter where he went, man would find him, chase him and torment him with false memories. Note that by the Entertainment District Arc, Inosuke showed Tanjiro that he was. tanjiro x kakushi. (Kimetsu no Yaiba) [Digital] Image Set Arekusanderu【NSFW】 (Patreon) Uncensored Doujinshi [SONIC STAR. Tổng hợp truyện Kakushi x tanjiro that is sword - Trang 1. Blu3R4ptor. Battery (LR44 x 2) included. Tanjiro follows the two hashiras walking hand in hand, and only then does the kakushi see that Kanroji is carrying a large wicker picnic basket in her other hand. tanjiro. Tanjiro is Daring, But Not Reckless. Daisukida (Kimetsu no Yaiba) Read 149 with character tanjirou-kamado on nhentai, a hentai doujinshi and manga reader. Discussion of characters' age is not allowed. One of them was surprised to see Tanjiro’s head disappearing, and when he opened his eyes, he unleashed a demonic gaze. She was born as a female, but many mistook her for a male. Episode 18 - A Forged Bond: While Tanjiro and Inosuke's fight against the "father" demon is arguably a tense moment,. This is a non-profit fan translation. We give you UNLIMITED access. The world seemed to spin as chaos erupted around them - allies stared, enemies paused, and the battlefield seemed to hold its breath.