Perfect—here's a scene introducing Clarke Kent's new villain in Oliver's manga, subtly reflecting Danzo while maintaining narrative separation:
Next Chapter (Manga Within the Story) – "The Council of Truth"
Page One – Splash Panel
Clarke stands before a monolithic chamber of masked figures seated in a ring of shadow. Their leader speaks with calm authority, his face obscured by a blank porcelain mask etched with the kanji for "truth."
"We've watched you, Clarke Kent. You dream of peace. Of unity. But the world is fragile—and truth must be… managed."
Page Two
Clarke narrows his eyes.
"Managed truth isn't truth. It's control."
The leader rises.
"Control is what keeps the peace you value. We do what must be done—so others may live without burden."
Page Three
Flashbacks flicker behind the masked figure—scenes of wars averted, enemies assassinated in silence, leaders installed. The narration reads:
"They were never named. Never thanked. But the world ran on their decisions."
A younger council member watches Clarke, conflicted.
Page Four – Clarke's Defiance
Clarke turns away from the circle.
"If peace needs masks and secrets to survive… then it was never peace. Just silence waiting to break."
The masked leader's expression remains unreadable.
"You're either with us—or in our way."
Back to Oliver's World – Ichiraku Ramen
Kids flip through the new chapter. One murmurs, "Do you think the Council is real?" Another says, "Maybe Clarke's talking about more than villains."
Asuma leans back, eyes narrowing slightly. "That kid's stirring the pot…"