 He was rewarded with the Outstanding Performance prize and promotion back to "sekiwake".He defeated Hakuhō once again in the following tournament, scoring 10–5 and winning another Outstanding Performance award, his fourth.Japan Sumo Association official Takanohana said after the tournament that Kisenosato would be considered for promotion to "ōzeki" if he won at least 13 bouts in the March 2011 "basho", which would give him 33 wins over three tournaments (the usual minimum requirement for "ōzeki").