Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-26355650-20151201042252/@comment-26091666-20151201052346

I pretty much agree with what 104.183.114.90 said. If you're making a conditional bet on farming for a(ny) sort of drop is kind of like looking for unicorn(s). Not saying that it will take lots of runs, or you won't get her, etc but if that hard maso medal is your goal. You should focus on that first before heading back to farm.

You don't have much time left so really it is basically how you prioritise your goals. Besides there is almost always a chance in the future for Akizuki to drop, it just all depends on the conditions, etc.

It really depends on your ships, as well as your equips for clearing E-5. Supports may help but they don't always do if your equipment and/or ship levels are inadequate.

As for E-4 farming, it can be "farmed" with possibly slightly higher possibility of getting a ship compared to easy, but again just like the scenario you're facing here with Akizuki for E-3 it all depends.