Japanese ink painting, sumi- e style, by Hiroshi Yoshida – Two samurai warriors stand face to face on the edge of a riverbank, their reflections distorted in the rushing current below. The first samurai, poised and unwavering, grips his katana tightly, its ink- dark blade angled downward, ready to strike. His opponent stands motionless, the wind tugging at his long sleeves, his own sword glinting in the dying light. The river churns between them, its ink strokes sharp and erratic, reflecting the tension in the air. Above, the sky is painted in soft grays and deep blacks, with streaks of red bleeding from a sinking sun. Sparse bamboo stalks line the river’s edge, their fragile leaves trembling, mirroring the stillness before the inevitable clash. The composition is tense, every element frozen in the moment before action explodes. Niji, aidma- niji