Hakuho scored a clinical win against Toyohibiki to preserve his spotless record, while fellow Mongolian yokozuna Harumafuji came roaring back from consecutive defeats at the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament on Thursday.
Seeking his fourth consecutive Emperor's Cup, Hakuho stayed perfect to remain tied in the lead at 5-0 with Kakuryu. The yokozuna duo leads a group of 10 wrestlers with 4-1 records.
Hakuho was all business against Toyohibiki (1-4), quickly gaining control of the belt and taking the second-ranked maegashira down with a perfectly executed "uwatenage" overarm throw.