Moving faster than the eye can see is a skill that most Shinigami are expected to be proficient at, but some excel at it more than others in the world of Bleach. As one of the four basic combat styles used by Shinigami in Soul Society, Hoho refers to footwork and movement techniques consisting mainly of defensive maneuvers. Covering the speed and agility needed to take on the strongest of opponents, Hoho is an essential skill for most Shinigami. Its highest technique is known as Shunpo, or "Flash Step."