On 11 October 1942, the submarine claimed a torpedo hit forward of "Yura"s bridge that inflicted minor damage, but postwar analysis failed to confirm this attack and "Yura" was apparently not damaged this day. On 12 October 1942, "Yura" departed Shortland to escort the seaplane tender and "Chitose" returning from a transport run from Guadalcanal, and on 14 October 1942, "Yura" assisted in landing 1,100 troops on Cape Esperance, Guadalcanal. Another "Tokyo Express" troop transport run to Guadalcanal was made on 17 October 1942 to carry 2,100 troops, field artillery pieces and anti-tank guns.