Entering the fleet decisive battle phase, where the 41st Special Mixed Fleet returned, the 52nd Special Mixed Fleet still needed to coordinate with the 51st Special Mixed Fleet to annihilate the 41st Special Mixed Fleet.
In Stark's plan, the 52nd Special Mixed Fleet was a "surprise force."
To put it simply, when the 51st Special Mixed Fleet is in a decisive battle or a standoff with the 41st Special Mixed Fleet, the 52nd Special Mixed Fleet must quickly head south and launch a surprise attack on the 41st Special Mixed Fleet, at the very least breaking the stalemate that is very unfavorable to the Newland Navy.
Actually, according to Stark's judgment, if it was only facing the 51st Special Mixed Fleet, Bai Huawei's most likely tactical choice would be a standoff.
