The introduction of kamikaze pilots during the battle of leyte gulf were most evident of japan’s lack of loyal pilots. lack of properly trained pilots. increasing confidence. increasing desperation.

increasing desperation.

Explanation:

During 1943 and 1944, Allied forces succeeded in pushing the Japanese back to the Philippines. Japanese were losing their ships and planes in the battles, and had no time to build more vehicles. They were left with only few aircraft and pilots. As a result, the Japanese used Kamikaze bombers against the American warships during the battle of Leyte Gulf. This was their first time to deploy Kamikaze bombers, and they did it out of increasing desperation. The Japanese were aware that they had no chance against the Americans, as all conventional naval efforts were insufficient to stop them. It is estimated that around 3,800 kamikaze pilots died at the time.

the answer is "focused on"

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