: Viewers learn that Xingese "alchemy" is medicinal and focuses on the flow of energy through the earth, contrasting with the Amestrian focus on scientific transmutation.
: A young girl from Xing who uses "Alkahestry" (based on the Dragon's Pulse) to heal Scar. Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 15
: The episode opens with Scar hunting and killing Giolio Comanche , the Silver Alchemist, who fought using transmuted bladed weapons and a peg leg. : Viewers learn that Xingese "alchemy" is medicinal
: While the Elric brothers and Winry head back to Central with their new "guests," they remain blissfully unaware of Maes Hughes' death, creating a sense of heavy dramatic irony. : While the Elric brothers and Winry head
: Following the events at Laboratory 5, Alphonse Elric discovers he can now perform alchemy without a transmutation circle , just like Edward. Arrival of the Xingese :
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: This episode introduces the second opening, "Hologram" by NICO Touches the Walls.