| What I Am | |
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| Chapter Information | |
| Japanese | What I Am (ホワット アイ アム) |
| Romaji | Howatto Ai Amu |
| Volume | 2 |
| Chapter Number | 18 |
| Pages | 21 |
| Shonen Jump | Issue 1991-09 |
| Chapter Guide | |
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| Chapter 17 | Chapter 19 |
What I Am is the 18th chapter of the Slam Dunk manga series.
Summary[]
Ayako asking Takenori and Kogure as to who they're spying on
A fierce brawl takes place at the Judo gym. At the start of their bout, Aota grabs Hanamichi from his collar and quickly tosses him to the ground. The Judo club members notice that the first-year student is Sakuragi Hanamichi, and then they praise their captain for his effort. Upon witnessing, Kogure requests Takenori that they should go inside and stop the fight. A furious Sakuragi gets up and rechallenges Aota. Hanamichi does his signature move the headbutt and knocks out Aota. The Judo club members inform Hanamichi that he just made an illegal move and only Judo moves are allowed. A delighted Hanamichi takes all the pictures of young Haruko and tries to leave the court. As he is about, Aota grabs Sakuragi's leg.
Hanamichi falls to the ground. Aota, to retrieve the pictures from Hanamichi's hand, does a Judo move named 'shatter wrist cross lock.' A confident Aota states that this is Judo and again insists to Hanamichi that he should join the club. Meanwhile, outside the Judo court, Ayako, while passing by, notices Kogure and Takenori looking at something sneakingly. She stops by and questions as to who they are spying on. Ayako notices Hanamichi inside the Judo gym and asks as to what is going on. Kogure informs Ayako about the entire situation. She urges her captain to stop both of them. Takenori refuses and states that he knows his friend Aota. He will not injure Hanamichi and further comments that it is up to Sakuragi to decide whether to stay on the basketball team or join the Judo club. Sakuragi somehow manages to escape the 'shatter wrist cross lock,' and Hanamichi does one of his cross lock. Aota seeing Hanamichi's strength becomes excited and again urges Sakuragi to consider joining the Judo club. Aota then tosses Hanamichi to the ground and comments that he has the talent to become his second-best pupil. Sakuragi furiously states to give him the pictures. He then grabs Aota and does a shoulder-throw move.
Sakuragi Hanamichi telling Aota that he is a Basketball Player
An exhausted Aota gets up, and state isn't Judo an interesting sport. Aota further comments to Sakuragi that he knows his reason for joining the basketball club to impress Haruko. Aota again insists Sakuragi join his club and stated that he has the talent to become a great Judo athlete. Hanamichi refuses, and Aota instructs him to stop being stubborn. Upon hearing, Sakuragi states that he will continue to play basketball because he is a basketball player. An astonished and surprise Aota looks at Sakuragi. Upon hearing, Takenori tears a bit and looks the other way. Kogure and Ayako notice their captain's behavior and smile. Sakuragi, upon his departure, takes the pictures of young Haruko from Aota. Upon witnessing, Aota pledges again that he will not give up on Sakuragi. An energized and excited Takenori then instructs his team members, Kogure and Ayako, to head over to their schools' court for basketball practice.