Ozeki Kisenosato kept his slim hopes for promotion alive, overpowering Aminishiki while undefeated yokozuna Hakuho continued to wreak havoc with a demolition of Toyohibiki on the seventh day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Saturday.
Hakuho, who is gunning for his 28th career title and first in two meets in the absence of injury-hit yokozuna Harumafuji, maintained his lead at 7-0 as the first week wrapped up.
Three wrestlers, including ozeki Kakuryu and up-and-comer Endo, are hot on his heels at 6-1.