Takakeisho remains tied for the lead with Terunofuji, who coasted to an easy win over Endo.
The Mongolian grappler is eager to prove he is a dominant force to be reckoned with as a lone yokozuna.
The Mongolian grappler aims to follow up his first win as yokozuna with another title in Fukuoka.
The all-time winningest rikishi's longevity at the top and work ethic triggered admiration from his peers and former standouts.
At the halfway point, the new yokozuna is firmly in control and appears on his way to a 15-0 record.