Nonetheless, he fought as an ōzeki for 44 tournaments, which places him fifth on the all-time list, behind Chiyotaikai, Kaiō, Takanohana I and Kotoōshū.
Despite this, he participated in 44 tournaments as an ōzeki, placing him fifth on the all-time list, trailing behind Chiyotaikai, Kaiō, Takanohana I, and Kotoōshū.