Ep. 28: Izumi leaves Edward and Alphonse alone on Yock Island for reflection
Aired on April 17, 2004

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Izumi leaves Edward and Alphonse stranded on Yock Island, the location where they previously learned a significant life lesson before she accepted them as apprentices years ago. Her intention is to provide them with the necessary solitude to reflect upon their past mistakes. This setting holds specific historical importance for the brothers, as it marks the place of their earlier formative experiences under her guidance. The situation forces them to confront their errors in a familiar environment connected to their initial training period.
Episodes
- Ep. 24 · Al runs away after Ed's silence, meets Scar and refugees terrorized by mercenaries.
- Ep. 25 · The brothers pursue Scar with Winry while Hughes investigates Ishbal war connections and faces deadly ambushes.
- Ep. 26 · Mustang investigates Hughes' murder while Izumi Curtis searches for the Elric brothers in Central.
- Ep. 27 · Izumi confronts Edward and Alphonse and drags them back to Dublith
- Ep. 28 · Izumi leaves Edward and Alphonse alone on Yock Island for reflection
- Ep. 29 · A homunculus who transmutates his own body is revealed to be the boy who shadowed the Elric brothers.
- Ep. 30 · Yoki spots Scar and the military imprisons a mysterious boy at South Headquarters
- Ep. 31 · Envy Disguised as Bradley Steals the Homunculus Boy Amidst South Headquarters Chaos
- Ep. 32 · Edward and Alphonse visit Dante after escaping Wrath with Izumi's help