Mufuu

Thank you. I was about to draft a largely agitated and possibly incomprehensible response along these lines, but you've saved me the effort.

Well, as I understand it, Kakuryu met the YDC's ultimatum with his performance at Hatsu, albeit not exceptionally. I'm sure anyone at the dinner table could have suggested that his participation in Haru would be a greater benefit to Sumo (overall) than the potential career harm of under-performance (or non-completion). Sure, it's pressure... but putting aside the prospect of worsening injuries, it's kind of compelling. I mean: we have three "active" Yokozuna. Everyone involved would like at least one to show up.

Hrm, I couldn't help but think: "Chiyoo?" "Chiyo-NOO!!!"

Well, if his joining the jungyo is an indication that he intends to train and (attempt to) compete at Aki, your ball(s) may be on to something. As dramatic and compelling as Osaka may have been, I'm honestly beginning to tire of this one-armed tsuna narrative.

Nope.