# WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #241

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

## Chapter
- number: 241
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
As the grueling match against the champion Sannoh team continues, the dynamic shifts to Hanamichi Sakuragi. In a poignant callback to his earlier antics, a gesture Sakuragi once used with malicious intent to "curse" his rival Kaede Rukawa during a free throw is now directed at him with genuine support. The moment is witnessed from the stands by Ryonan's ace, Akira Sendoh, highlighting the immense pressure of the national stage and the respect Sakuragi has finally earned, transforming from a team nuisance into a focal point of encouragement.
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- summary_verification: unverified

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

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
As the grueling match against the champion Sannoh team continues, the dynamic shifts to Hanamichi Sakuragi.

### Spoiler summary
As the grueling match against the champion Sannoh team continues, the dynamic shifts to Hanamichi Sakuragi. In a poignant callback to his earlier antics, a gesture Sakuragi once used with malicious intent to "curse" his rival Kaede Rukawa during a free throw is now directed at him with genuine support. The moment is witnessed from the stands by Ryonan's ace, Akira Sendoh, highlighting the immense pressure of the national stage and the respect Sakuragi has finally earned, transforming from a team nuisance into a focal point of encouragement.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #241](/series/slam-dunk-9918c2/chapter-241)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/slam-dunk-9918c2

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