He was reactivated, and given command of the No. 6 Escort Division on 8 April 1944. In April and May he commanded the Take Ichi convoy, which suffered heavy losses while carrying two Army divisions from China to New Guinea.
On April 8, 1944, he was reinstated and took command of the No. 6 Escort Division. From April through May, he led the Take Ichi convoy, which faced substantial damage during its transport of two Army divisions from China to New Guinea.