CTB (Corrupt Toturi Blitz)

Recruit personalities, stock them up with followers and go crush. The strategy is simple yet very effective. THe Stronghold ability will help a lot with the economy development and prevent your first big honor loss (bonus point if it is from Oni no Ugulu), then you can forget to grab the imperial favor for the rest of the game :-) In battle you are in the commanding position thanks to Stand Against the Waves and Storms of War. BOth back breaking and battle winning card actions. Note: the deck is built exclusively by cards from Imperial through Dark Journey home + Senseis printed pre-Gold (+ Amnesia and Forgotten Lessons so you have a way to interact with the Senseis). Consider this a variation fo Jade Open, kind of Classic Hidden Emperor Era Sensei Extended