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Description
Jintsuu is the second of the three Sendai-class light cruisers. She is characterized by a notably shy and reserved demeanor, often appearing hesitant when interacting with her admiral. Her speech is filled with pauses and apologetic phrases, revealing a gentle personality that seems uncomfortable with too much direct attention. Despite this initial timidity, she possesses a strong sense of duty and a deep-seated desire to be useful, having served as the flagship of the Second Torpedo Squadron.

In her role within the story, Jintsuu acts as a reliable senpai figure, particularly to newer destroyers. When Fubuki struggles with her practical exercises, Jintsuu takes on the responsibility of training her in target accuracy. This training role has led to her being referred to as a drill sergeant, showing that beneath her quiet surface lies a focused and effective instructor. She is deeply supportive of her friends and fleetmates, always hoping to contribute meaningfully to the team’s success.

Her key relationships are primarily with her two sisters, Sendai and Naka. Together, the three of them form a cohesive unit, often working in concert to train and support other ships. While Sendai focuses on nighttime reconnaissance and Naka on morale and coordination, Jintsuu provides the essential element of precision and firepower. She greatly respects the admiral and finds genuine happiness when she is able to fulfill expectations and be of service.

Jintsuu undergoes a significant development through her second remodel, which transforms both her capabilities and her personality. In this upgraded form, she gains the assertiveness to fully realize her potential. She becomes more confident and responsible, embodying the spirit of a brave vanguard leader. This change is reflected in her appearance, as she adopts a sleeker uniform, a green forehead protector, and notably equips a powerful searchlight on her thigh. It was this same searchlight that led to her sinking at the Battle of Kolombangara, where she famously illuminated enemy ships only to become the focus of their concentrated fire.

Her notable abilities are centered on night combat and torpedo warfare. As a light cruiser, she wields a combination of naval guns and torpedoes. Following her modernization, she was equipped to launch the advanced Type 93 Oxygen Torpedoes. In her second remodel form, she is considered highly powerful for her class, with exceptional combat parameters that allow her to perform effectively even in the toughest night battles. Her equipment loadout typically focuses on maximizing her firepower and torpedo attack output, making her an aggressive and deadly asset when leading a fleet. The searchlight, while a historical reference to her demise, is also a piece of equipment that significantly boosts her night battle capabilities in the game.