Ep. 11: Akagi’s nightmare prompts Nagato to alter the MI operation protocol before the fleet launches.

Haunted by a vision of total defeat, Akagi urges Nagato to modify the MI operation protocol to avert the impending disaster. Nagato subsequently mobilizes the main battle force, comprising Carrier Groups One and Two, Kongou, Hiei, Fubuki, Yuudachi, and Kitakami, alongside Yamato, to strike MI while a secondary fleet executes a feint. During preparations, Fubuki, Yuudachi, and Mutsuki pledge to return safely, while Mutsu attempts to soothe Nagato’s doubts. As the mission commences, Akagi orders Kongou and Fubuki to hold position while the carriers initiate the assault. They locate an Airfield Princess and inflict severe damage, but are ambushed by a Wo-class carrier supported by Nu-class carriers and other vessels. With her bow destroyed and allies wounded, Akagi remains still as a bomber approaches, believing she has failed to change fate.

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