The Last Value of the Older Generation: Taking Out Loans

The lobby of the Wave Country Bank, Land of Earth Branch was packed with Iwa Ninja sent by Ōnoki to apply for loans. Each of them clutched a number plate, waiting nervously for the credit officer's review.

After all, not just anyone could apply for a loan. Having real estate would make the review process much faster.

But ordinary ninja who lived with their lives on the line usually spent whatever they earned as soon as they earned it. Few had the awareness to invest in property.

"Number 438, Uehara Tsuchiishi."

"Coming, coming!"

At the clerk's Call Out, a middle-aged one-armed Iwa Ninja hurried forward, swinging his lone arm as he carefully handed over his documents.

"Jonin, no fixed assets... Mr. Uehara, this is rather difficult."

The young black-haired clerk carefully reviewed the one-armed ninja's basic information, her delicate brows drawing together slightly.

An ordinary ninja who was old and had no family assets like this could not yield much value, even with the title of Jonin.

"Please, take another look. I once served as the commander of a suicide squad, and the First Tsuchikage personally awarded me a medal."

Uehara Tsuchiishi's expression tightened. He hurriedly used his remaining arm to pull open his coat, revealing an earth-yellow stone medal pinned to the lining.

"This is the Will of Earth Medal. Fewer than ten people in all of Iwagakure are qualified to wear it."

As he spoke, his weathered face reddened slightly. It was unclear whether it was from excitement or shame.

"Please, approve my loan for its sake!"

If not for the loan, Uehara Tsuchiishi would never have worn the medal he had cherished for so many years.

"I'm sorry, but we only accept collateral with tangible economic value."

The clerk gently shook her head. Medals could only be