Hanzawa (Masato Sakai) finally tracks down Higashida’s (Takashi Ukaji) hideout by leaking loan accident information to the media. However, photos sent by Takashita (Hidekazu Akai) show Branch Manager Asano (Kanji Ishimaru) with Higashida, revealing a past connection. Suspecting Asano of receiving favors from Higashida, Hanzawa investigates. Meanwhile, his wife Hana (Aya Ueto) unexpectedly wants to start a part-time job. Hanzawa apologizes for involving her. After uncovering proof of Asano’s illicit money flow aided by Higashida’s mistress Miki (Dan Mitsu), Hanzawa persuades Miki to apply for an official bank loan. Yet, National Tax Inspector Kurosaki (Ainosuke Kataoka) stands in Hanzawa’s way again.