# WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #204

## Series
- title: Slam Dunk
- slug: slam-dunk-9918c2

## Chapter
- number: 204
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
Hanamichi Sakuragi's national tournament debut is a classic "genius" moment: after boasting about his 20,000-shot training, he delivers a humiliating airball. This public failure highlights the central conflict of his journey—whether his immense effort can overcome his diva-like ego and intense rivalry with the stoic Kaede Rukawa. As Shohoku navigates the aggressive play of Toyotama, the intimidating presence of the champion Sannoh team looms, promising an even greater test for the rookie's hard-won skills.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Kaede Rukawa — character
- Hanamichi Sakuragi — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Hanamichi Sakuragi's national tournament debut is a classic "genius" moment: after boasting about his 20,000-shot training, he delivers a humiliating airball.

### Spoiler summary
Hanamichi Sakuragi's national tournament debut is a classic "genius" moment: after boasting about his 20,000-shot training, he delivers a humiliating airball. This public failure highlights the central conflict of his journey—whether his immense effort can overcome his diva-like ego and intense rivalry with the stoic Kaede Rukawa. As Shohoku navigates the aggressive play of Toyotama, the intimidating presence of the champion Sannoh team looms, promising an even greater test for the rookie's hard-won skills.

## Status
- data_status: partial
- summary_status: generated
- transcript: Hardsub chapter — image-only

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #204](/series/slam-dunk-9918c2/chapter-204)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/slam-dunk-9918c2

## Usage
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