Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-26315106-20150926111738/@comment-25477086-20150928183148

Abukuma would be my pick. That opening torpedo is invaluable in combined fleets and she does make 3-5 south a little bit easier.

If you already have 3 CAV then Chikuma is low priority. There isn't much CAV branching and her equipment isn't anything special now.

Unryuu opens up unique equipment in the SCAMP and Reppu 601, assuming you are in the position to scrap 2 reppu for it.

Fusou is another choice because of unique equipment, large plane slot, and good FP.

And then there's Shoukaku. Mmmmm.

I'd personally go Abukuma > Shoukaku > Fusou > others