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A lone female samurai, silhouetted against a soft, warm sky at dusk, stands waist-deep in a shallow, rippling stream. She wears traditional dark samurai attire and a conical straw hat that casts a deep shadow over her face, with only her profile visible. A katana rests across her back, and she holds an antique, glowing lantern in her right hand, its warm orange light reflecting on the water's surface. A small, black cat peeks out from a woven basket on her back. The scene is set amidst a dark, misty forest with silhouetted trees and bushes lining the stream banks, evoking a sense of mystery and quiet solitude. The artistic style is reminiscent of modern anime illustrations with a painterly, atmospheric quality. The lighting is soft and diffused, with the warm glow of the lantern contrasting with the cool tones of the evening and forest. The composition is a medium shot, focusing on the samurai and her immediate surroundings. The overall mood is serene yet intriguing. --ar 16:9 --style anime --quality 4k --v 5.2