Uchiha Izumi followed suit, setting up a Genjutsu Barrier within her own mind, and came to understand how it kept outside interference at bay.
Now, each of them was like a Jinchūriki, their chakra intertwined with that of the tailed beasts. No matter how sophisticated a genjutsu was, as long as two different sources of chakra affected each other, even the slightest disturbance would break it.
Conversely, if one source of chakra fell under the disruption of a genjutsu, it could remain that way indefinitely, provided no external chakra interfered and the person themselves did not break it.
Put simply, it was like wearing a piece of clothing as armor. Although it could not stop an attack, as long as the other party did not attack, it could keep dust and dirt off the body.
[In other words, you won't actively probe our thoughts?]
[That's right. There's no need.]
Reserved by nature, she nodded after learning the tailed beasts' intentions, then gave the matter little further thought and simply looked toward Menma, the leader of the Reshape Organization.
She had assumed he would find the situation before him somewhat difficult to handle. To Izumi's surprise, however, she could even detect a faint hint of delight in Menma's expression.
He hid that emotion well, but Izumi had spent a fair amount of time with him. Moreover, she might have been the only person in this world who knew some of Menma's secrets, so she noticed it.
The others also learned the full story through their conversations with the tailed beasts. As these exchanges continued, much of the oppressive presence the beasts had exuded upon their arrival faded for everyone.
Jiraiya also took note of those who remained too frightened to control themselves.
His gaze turned toward the First and Second Hokage,