

Why does the Infinite Tsukuyomi work only on the living? (As the Edo Tensei
Hokages were not affected by it)


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Does the Infinite Tsukyomi work only on the living?


The reason why the Infinite Tsukuyomi works only on the living is, **chakra**.
The goal of the Infinite Tsukuyomi is to extract chakra/life-force from the
host and feed it to the Shinju. By doing this, the Shinju drains the victims'
chakra pool and in the end, the victims become White Zetsu. The White Zetsu
are then under the control of Kaguya, making them the ideal mindless slaves.

Since non living things do not have chakra, they obviously are of no use to
the Shinju or Kaguya. Since the Edo Tensei shinobi are already dead, the "life
force" requirement of the Infinite Tsukuyomi isn't not fulfilled.

Along with non living things, the following are also immune to the [Infinite
Tsukuyomi](http://naruto.wikia.com/wiki/Infinite_Tsukuyomi):

>   * Shinobi reincarnated via Summoning: Impure World Reincarnation are not
> affected by this technique.
>   * Black Zetsu is unaffected by the technique, as is anyone he is attached
> to at the time — namely Obito Uchiha.
>   * Those who lack a brain or sensory organs, like White Zetsu.
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