After compiling a 5-2 record in the July tournament, which included a win over the former maegashira Ryūhō, he reached a new highest rank of makushita 4 in September 2009.
Masayoshi Ōhira | Masayoshi Nagata | Ryuho Okawa | Ryūhō Masayoshi | Masayoshi Yamazaki | Masayoshi Son |