[Klashikari]

^ Since CR release is now available, going to set aside spoiler tags.

The problem is that there was no need to explore Fubuki's insecurities.
Really, this was already addressed, and to have another character progression screwed up to go back to square one with Fubuki was a very bad call, especially right after episode 8. Fubuki was already doing her best to overcome some odds and couldn't deal with Zuikaku and Kaga's issue right away, but she still managed to save the day. Hell, she was the one to address Yamato's longing for the sea.

Past the fact Yuudachi's remodel was completely put on the side lines, it was rather ridiculous how they have made Fubuki miserable for a third of the episode borderline pointlessly.
With only 3 episodes left AND the fact Fubuki got her share of progression thus far, this episode feels extremely awkward in regard to her characterization.

If we add the very clunky structure of this episode, it really feels as if they compressed 2 episodes into 1 for very odd reason, since it isn't like a lot of thing had happened there.

Really, I think they should have done something like
-Yuudachi receiving her second remodel
-Going on a sortie in order to attack MO island
-got rebuked by several patrols => Yuudachi's prowess (good opportunity for some night battles)
-immediately have to cease action as the wo kai is raiding the base, etc.

This would have contributed to Yuudachi's transformation -and- the current progress of Operation FS.
In comparison, we got needless drama for Fubuki and a lot of padding with cycling jokes (the only "fresh" funny scene was Yuubari's), with a notable ad nauseam repetition with Ooi and Kitakami. Frankly, they could have given more screentime for Yuudachi kai ni or other characters instead of recycling the same jokes over and over.