Yokozuna Hakuho kicked off the second week of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday like he did the first — dominantly, and at the top of the food chain.

But it was sekiwake Goeido who raised the roof at a packed Fukuoka Kokusai Center, remaining in a share of the lead with Hakuho with a perfect 8-0 mark. Yokozuna debutant Harumafuji trailed the co-leaders among a trio at 7-1.

Hakuho, who is aiming to end a title drought of three meets, pulverized little man Takekaze (2-6) in the day's penultimate bout, sending his opponent reeling over the raised ring with a violent barrage of thrusts.