Joint leaders Hakuho and Terunofuji comfortably took care of rank-and-file opponents Sunday at the Nagoya Grand Sumo Tournament to improve to a perfect 8-0.
Yokozuna Hakuho secured a winning record in his return from knee surgery by forcing out No. 4 maegashira Kotoeko, while promotion-seeking ozeki Terunofuji earned his crucial eighth win after downing No. 3 Tobizaru.
Having missed all or part of the past six meets, Hakuho continued his comeback in commanding style, quickly ushering Kotoeko (2-6) from the ring in the last bout of Day 8 at Dolphins Arena.