As the Otomo clan you are at war with at least 3 factions at the start of the game. Within 10 rounds the number will be at least 4-6 pending on your choice of your second province.
A turtle war insues in which you fend off invasions along your coast and try to keep your coffers stocked to cover your garrison.
Anyone by chance come up with a decent start strategy, because I have died a few couple time too many already.