Fullmetal Alchemist. Vol 6

Arakawa, Hiromu. Fullmetal Alchemist. Vol 6. 2003. 188p. ISBN 978-1-4215-0319-6. Available in the graphic section of the library.

Edward continues to tell the story of the Elric brothers’ origin, starting with their stay on the an island for thirty days to discover the meaning of life. Finally, Izumi agrees to train them in the art of alchemy. But with knowledge comes a cost, and the Elric brothers step over a line when they attempt to bring their mother back. It costs Edward an arm and a leg, while Alphonse pays for this outrage with his whole body.

Found by the army, Edward and Alphonse are recruited by the State Alchemist program, and after training with his new arm and leg, Edward is tested by the Fuhrer President King Bradley, head of the military.

Back in the present, Colonel Mustang is transferred to Central, so he recruits his own staff to move with him. Meanwhile, Greed prepares a little surprise for Alphonse ...

The story continues in Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. 7.