A work capturing the split-second collision of dragon and tiger amid swirling clouds and crashing waves. The title "Ryūko Gekitotsu" (Dragon-Tiger Clash) carries the tension and raw force of two supreme beings — the dragon soaring through the heavens, the tiger surging across the earth — meeting each other head-on with nothing held back. The dragon's golden mane and gleaming scales, the tiger's supple, lunging power, and the sweeping currents of waves and clouds that fill the entire composition together create a still image that feels as though it is about to leap into motion. Building on the compositional language of traditional Japanese ryūko-zu (dragon-and-tiger paintings), this piece layers a contemporary sense of color and meticulous detail over that classic foundation. It is a work meant to resonate with strength, courage, fighting spirit — and the charged mutual respect of two rivals at their peak.