"isuzu" returned to okinawa on 27 october 1944, and from there to kure, where she was assigned to make a troop transport run to manila and brunei. on 19 november 1944, west of corregidor, "isuzu" was attacked by and hit by one of six torpedoes fired, with severe damage to its stern and destroying her rudder. after at-sea emergency repairs, "isuzu" limped into singapore for temporary repairs.