Chapter 26: To Meet the Master

Synopsis
The chapter first starts with Izumi, who has undergone an operation for her abdomen by a doctor, as shown by the scar. The doctor gives Izumi her usual prescription whereas she thanks him. While buttoning up her her shirt, Izumi asks the doctor if he knows anything about amnesia. The doctor points out that that's not the field he specializes in. Izumi explains that a guy (Alphonse) had lost a small portion of his memory. The doctor explains that hypnosis is the best method as it can retrace memories to the subconscious. He also reveals that a strong shock can work as well. Izumi gets up and in her head, decides on using the second method and try to bash his head in when she gets back.

At the butcher shop, Ed appears to be distressed and frozen. Al (whose head is bandaged) and Izumi (who's been trying to jog Al's memory by bashing his head) notice this. Alphonse asks Edward if he threw his back out, whereas Ed reveals that he forgot about this year's assessment, which Alphonse sees as bad news. Izumi doesn't know what that is, whereas Al explains that every year a State Alchemist has to be assessed. If it isn't done properly, Edward will lose his license and title.