The Reinforcement Force embarked Hyakutake, his staff, and 3,921 men, mainly from the 2nd Division, and reached Bougainville without incident by 12:50 on 5 February.
Gugus Bala Bantuan diberangkatkan membawa Hyakutake dan staf, beserta 3.921 prajurit, terutama dari Divisi 2, dan tiba di Bougainville tanpa adanya insiden pada 5 Februari 1943 pukul 12.50.