From September 1974 to January 1975 he won three consecutive technique prizes and was promoted to sekiwake. Over the next two years he had some up and down results, but from September 1976 to January 1977 at sekiwake rank he put together three 11–4 marks, won three more special prizes and was promoted to ōzeki.
From September 1974 to January 1975 he won three consecutive technical awards and was elevated to sekiwake. Over the next two years he experienced some highs and lows, but from September 1976 to January 1977 at the sekiwake rank he compiled three 11–4 records, secured three more exceptional prizes and was promoted to ōzeki.