Ninube Shiho without targets

L5R CCG Rules board, 24 March 2014

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A player, 24 March 2014

Can Ninube Shiho use his printed battle action in a battle with no opposing units?

If I can, will this result in Shiho being placed on top of my dynasty deck?

Brook Cunningham (rules official), 24 March 2014

Can Ninube Shiho use his printed battle action in a battle with no opposing units?

If I can, will this result in Shiho being placed on top of my dynasty deck?

No. All targeting in an action, not preceded by "you may", is required in order to take the action.