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.
He held the position of ōzeki for 44 tournaments, ranking him fifth in the history of the sport, after Chiyotaikai, Kaiō, Takanohana I, and Kotoōshū.