First Torpedo Squadron flagship Abukuma

You want to know why the Second Torpedo Squadron is the most feared?

Ordinarily speaking, shouldn't the first torpedo squadron consist of the strongest ships?

Ah, I understand. Let me teach you... um, let's go back to the beginning of the war

The First Torpedo Squadron was numbered that way because it was attached to the First Fleet.

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The First Fleet: Ise, Fusou and Kongou classes combined

The First Fleet consists of Japan's main battleship divisions

The First Fleet was basically reserved for use in the Decisive Battle.

The role of the First Torpedo Squadron was to escort the battleships.

The role of the Second Fleet is to prepare the way for the main battleships

The enemy's organs go pan-paka-paaan!

Simply put, "Before our bosses take part in the decisive battle, we're going to kick the small fries' asses and while we're at it, send some torpedoes down the enemy's front lines" They're that kind of fleet.

Please, boss, this way

The special forces in the Second Fleet would be the Spendid Second Torpedo Squadron

Now, regarding the Second Torpedo Squadron,

They belong to the Second Fleet.