 On September 6, Roho and Hakurozan failed a second, more detailed set of doping tests, and he announced that he would not accept the outcome of a second positive reading for drug use on the next day.On September 8, the Japan Sumo Association held a meeting of the board of directors and decided on the dismissals of Rohō and Hakurozan.Both wrestlers moved out of their respective stables but remained in Japan on short term visas and continued to deny any wrongdoing.