Naoki - 直起 (born April 23, 1991) is a Japanese professional sumo usher from Kumamoto, Kumamoto. He was recruited in February 2008 and debuted in the March 2008 tournament and he belongs to Kise stable. He reached the Makushita rank in January 2020.
Career[]
- March 2008 - Had his debut under Kise stable as a Jonokuchi yobidashi
- July 2010 - Transferred to Kitanoumi stable due to the closure of Kise stable
- January 2012 - Promoted to Jonidan yobidashi
- May 2012 - Transferred to Kise stable as it was allowed to reestabilish
- January 2017 - Promoted to Sandanme yobidashi
- January 2020 - Promoted to Makushita yobidashi