Talk:Spring 2016 Event/@comment-5380363-20160519102435/@comment-26097716-20160519103518

Akitsushima with large boats equipped gives you a higher chance to go to M from J. Without her it's still random, but with a higher chance to go to L (which you certainly want to avoid on Hard).

Regarding Hayasui, one option is to use her as escort fleet's flagship. You sacrifice night battle prowess but she can't sink so getting to the boss itself shouldn't pose a problem.