This traditional Japanese ink artwork depicts two figures in a tense confrontation beneath a gnarled cherry blossom tree. The figure on the left wears a flowing black kimono and appears ready to draw his sword, while the figure on the right, dressed in a patterned robe, already holds his weapon. The composition is balanced, with the twisted tree branch above creating a natural arch over the scene. The background features delicate botanical elements including maple leaves and grasses, rendered in subtle gray tones. Japanese characters appear in the upper left corner. The monochromatic palette emphasizes the dramatic tension between the two opponents, while the cherry blossoms add a poetic element to this martial scene.