>>231659
Hakuho is filthy rich and a global celebrity (very niche, but still). Why the fuck would he want to live a monastic life as an oyakata it’s beyond me. He should just focus on his Hakuho Cup and enjoy his fortune. It could even improve his image, which was somewhat tarnished in the eyes of japonese.

Sumo is very healthy right now, making more money than ever. He had no leverage against the NSK's old farts, and the 'younger' elders, like Kaio, hate his guts.

There was never any hope.