In 1906, other than when Tamura kept Josen, Shuei beat other Igo players under Sen ni (handicap matches), and was promoted to the ninth dan level and also appointed to the Master.
1906年（明治39年）、田村が定先を保っていた以外、他の棋士を先二以下に打ち込み、推されて九段昇段、名人就位。