other scene in the Seven Misfortunes that displays Okyo's mastery of realism is The Flood. In this misfortune, a treacherous typhoon is engulfing a village. The village people are being thrown about in the water, the expressions on their faces express the terror and helplessness that they feel. They are no match for the monstrous waves that are thrashing them about. An additional example of the realistic interpretations of the misfortunes is Okyo's illustration of The Fire. Towering flames engulf a village as the villagers try to escape, running in terror. Flames lick the bodies of the helpless people as the run in vain, for they can't escape the wrath of the fire.
             Scenes like these show how Okyo used his mastery of the traditional elements of the decorative style and his unique use of them to achieve
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