Both of you act as Kaga's backup, and clear the enemy's escort ships. Ensure they sink... can you do it?

...That goes without saying!

Damn straight... All guns! Fire!

However, in that case the enemy ships other than the flagship would all be sunk... As a result, she's no different from being stark naked.

If we follow everything up to now,

The escort ships were almost absolutely acting as shields so our attacks won't reach the enemy flagship.

On top of that, a surprise attack making use of a breakthrough snipe.

It won't make it in time for evasive maneuvers since it's coming right after eating an attack.