

A Soul Reaper could easily get lost here, so they must learn how to recognize common human buildings and locations and navigate them to finish a mission. Soul Reapers are in for a reverse-isekai shock when they visit 21st century Japan with its crowded mega-cities, highways, train stations, airports and more. It may be noted that while the Soul Society resembles pre-industrial Japan, a downright idyllic place, the world of the living is even larger and more diverse - and much more modern. Slaying Hollows alone won't save the day.

Although this isn't shown on screen, it's likely that Soul Reaper cadets are rigorously trained on how to navigate human society while tracking down Hollows and stray Pluses (pure souls). Perhaps the members of the thuggish Squad 11 can get away with a combat-only approach, but really, trainee Soul Reapers must be ready to learn a wider variety of skills. These cadets learn how to use zanpakuto in battle and cast basic kido spells, but their job isn't just about fighting. Bleach lore has established that all potential Soul Reapers must be accepted at the Shino Academy and undergo rigorous training.
