# WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #265

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

## Chapter
- number: 265
- release_date: 2025-05-29

### Summary
Just as the burgeoning synergy between rivals Hanamichi Sakuragi and Kaede Rukawa began to threaten the champion Sannoh team, Sakuragi makes the ultimate sacrifice. Diving to save a crucial play, he suffers a devastating back injury, bringing the game to a standstill. The heroic act, a testament to his transformation from arrogant delinquent to the team's heart, leaves Captain Akagi watching in anguish and an exhausted Hisashi Mitsui pushing past his physical limits. Sakuragi's selfless play may have cemented his love for the game, but it might have just cost Shohoku their chance at victory.
- summary_source: graph_aggregator
- summary_verification: unverified

### Characters involved
- Hisashi Mitsui — character
- Takenori Akagi — character
- Kaede Rukawa — character
- Hanamichi Sakuragi — character

## Spoiler
- level: auto

### Safe teaser
Just as the burgeoning synergy between rivals Hanamichi Sakuragi and Kaede Rukawa began to threaten the champion Sannoh team, Sakuragi makes the ultimate sacrifice.

### Spoiler summary
Just as the burgeoning synergy between rivals Hanamichi Sakuragi and Kaede Rukawa began to threaten the champion Sannoh team, Sakuragi makes the ultimate sacrifice. Diving to save a crucial play, he suffers a devastating back injury, bringing the game to a standstill. The heroic act, a testament to his transformation from arrogant delinquent to the team's heart, leaves Captain Akagi watching in anguish and an exhausted Hisashi Mitsui pushing past his physical limits. Sakuragi's selfless play may have cemented his love for the game, but it might have just cost Shohoku their chance at victory.

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

## See also
- [WebtoonLib — Slam Dunk #265](/series/slam-dunk-9918c2/chapter-265)
- for_series_detail: /llms-series/slam-dunk-9918c2

## Usage
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