The Harekaze begin their approach towards the Musashi, launching all of its torpedoes at the stern to slow it down. As the Harekaze take heavy damage from the Musashi's heavy firepower, they are aided by the arrival of their school's ships including Hiei, Maikaze, Hamakaze, Graf Spee (Wilhelmina's ship) and Tenjin (instructor Furushou's ship). With everyone's support, the Harekaze launches a rocket to create a smoke screen over the Musashi, allowing them to board the ship, leading to a long-awaited reunion between Akeno and Moeka. After returning everyone safely home, the Harekaze sinks at dockside as a result of all the damage it took, earning everyone's respect and honor for the journey it went through.