Also, to inspire morale to the entire fleet Togo said, "the Empire's fate depends on this battle. Let every man do his utmost duty," and ordered the hoisting of the Z flag.
また、艦隊に対し、「皇国の興廃この一戦にあり。各員一層奮励努力せよ」とZ旗を掲げて全軍の士気を鼓舞した。