The anguish of being unable to save Nina makes Ed very upset and helpless. Mustang tells Ed that he should leave this case to the investigation department which Hughes belongs to and reminds him that there will be more occurrences of similar heart-wrenching situations in future if he wishes to pursue his original aim of regaining his and Al's bodies by making use of the powers given to a national alchemist. Ed cannot come to terms with this matter and gets frustrated with himself.One day, Mustang gets Havoc to inform Ed to consolidate and analyse Tucker's research data but Ed is unwilling to do so. Havoc tells Ed that Tucker had been executed quietly by the millitary which Ed sees it as a deliberate attempt to cover up the matter. Al tries to persuade Ed to get over the matter and concentrate on what he has to do but Ed refuses to do so and runs away from Tucker's place.
Ed goes to Mustang and asks him to take back the order of analyzing Tucker's research data so that he can concentrate on finding Nina's killer. However, Mustang reminds Ed that the duty of a national alchemist is not to find the murderer but to obey the orders given to him by the millitary. Ed does not wish to accept this order and gives Mustang his silver pocket watch back to show his determination.
While wandering around the streets, Ed happens to meet Scar who asks whether he is a national alchemist. However, Ed remarks that he has just stopped being one which Scar says that it is good for him.
Al goes to Riza Hawkeye to ask about Kenja no Ishi which she says that she isn't clear about. However, she tells Al that the national library may have such information but it is only open to national alchemists. At the same time, King Bradley joins in their conversation and tells Al that Kenja no Ishi may not even exist and that it is unknown whether it does have the powers as rumoured.
Ed goes to find Hughes who provides him with information on the serial murder cases so as to see if there's any clue to solving Nina's case. In the meantime, Winry arrives at Centora to give Ed and Al a surprise by paying them a visit and she heads to the millitary headquarters to look for them.
At the canteen, a lady who delivers supplies to the millitary kitchen hears about Ed being the youngest national alchemist and looks on with interest as Ed goes out to meet a visitor who is actually Winry. At the same time, Winry gets interested in the delivery lady's vehicle and the latter offers to let her take a look inside...
Ed comes out to find his visitor nowhere in sight and sees a screw left behind by Winry and tyre marks from a vehicle. He comes to the conclusion that Winry is in trouble and decides to search for her.
Winry is abducted by the lady who turns out to be a man by the name of Barry and he's the real culprit of the serial murders. Ed gets tied up by Barry and his arm being removed so as to prevent him from performing any alchemy rituals. Just before Ed gets killed by Barry, Hughes arrives with Al and his men to save them. This episode makes Ed realise how vulnerable he is and he would have to make himself stronger in order to achieve his aim.
Ed goes back to Mustang to get his silver pocket watch back and says that he will obey Mustang's orders. However, he asks for the permission to search for Kenja no Ishi in his free time which Mustang agrees to. Mustang also informs him that King Bradley has conferred upon Ed the title of "Fullmetal Alchemist".
That day, Ed and Al bring Winry out where Scar is watching from afar. He sees that Ed has become a national alchemist again and walks away quietly...
I wonder if Scar will become Ed's friend or foe in future. I doubt that he is evil but it seems that he has something against the millitary or the national alchemists and feels that his purpose of living is to eliminate the evil brought upon by alchemy.
Mustang, being the person who invited Ed to come to Centora takes on the role of a mentor and disciplinary master for Ed. He keeps Ed on the correct track i.e. to do what is expected of him and yet teaches him about the vulnerability of being under the millitary. Although he may seem quite childish at times to bicker with people like Hughes, he seems to be a very deep character with an unknown past. And Hughes is adding a lot of humour in the anime with his love for his daughter and bragging to everyone how cute she is.
Now that Winry has come to join Ed and Al, this might mean lighter moments every now and then especially if Ed is teased about his relationship with her. ^__^
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