This hand-drawn comic illustration vividly depicts a fantastical sea voyage scene. At the center, a black-haired girl in a blue stand-collar top kneels on the wooden deck, holding a short knife with a serious and focused expression. Beside her lies a monkey dressed in orange attire, smiling calmly, seemingly unfazed by the tense situation. The background features a deep blue-green night sky and sea, with several junk ships bearing red or orange Chinese-style battened sails navigating the waves, creating an atmosphere full of tension and adventure. The deck details are rich, including ropes, wooden crates, and a dim oil lamp, adding realism and narrative depth. The overall style has clean lines and strong color contrast, highly visually impactful, likely from a comic or animation work with an Eastern maritime theme.