Illustration in the style of Japanese ink painting. The mountain plateau shrine in the afternoon, bathed in soft, diffused light. The shrine is still abandoned, surrounded by craggy terrain and overgrown with vegetation. A refined and elegant all-black panther with bright green eyes and well-defined muscles sits near the stone pedestal, its gaze intently focused on the ancient book. The panther cautiously approaches the book, its attention captured by the intricate kanji and illustrations revealed as the book opens. The atmosphere is contemplative, with the panther immersed in the secrets held within the ancient text, This illustrative image features a majestic black panther sitting beside an open ancient book on a stone ledge. The setting is amidst a serene mountainous landscape with a traditional architectural structure adorned with hanging lanterns and creeping vines. The scene captures a mystical and contemplative atmosphere, suggesting themes of wisdom and guardianship
