"Arashio" and "Michishio" had been ordered by Admiral Kubo to turn back, and at about 02:20 they joined the battle. "Michishio" was hit by shells from "Pillsbury", "John D. Edwards" and "Tromp", killing 13 of her crew and wounding 83. She lost speed and had to be towed after the battle. During these exchanges, "Stewart" was also damaged topside and one shell hit opened seams below the waterline aft and flooded the steering engine room. Both groups of ships turned away, and the engagement was over.