 In 1961, Morihei Ueshiba wished to send an expert to Europe and entrusted his disciple Masamichi Noro, who by that time had received the 6th dan, the responsibility of supporting the enthusiasm and training of the European and African practitioners.So, he was pushed by Morihei Ueshiba to embark toward the West with the title "Official Delegate for Europe and Africa".It has been noted that from this time, he renounced all dan above the 6th that had been given to him by his master.