Ep 5. The Man with the Mechanical Arm

In Fullmetal Alchemist season 1 episode 5, titled "The Man with the Mechanical Arm," the Elric brothers arrive in a small mining town in search of information on the Philosopher's Stone. They soon discover that the town is ruled by a corrupt official named Yoki, who has been extorting money from the townspeople and abusing his power.

As the Elric brothers investigate further, they cross paths with a mysterious man with a mechanical arm who seems to have a connection to Yoki. They learn that the man, named Scar, is a serial killer who is targeting State Alchemists and has already killed several of them.

Meanwhile, Yoki becomes threatened by the Elric brothers' presence and hires a group of assassins to get rid of them. The brothers must use their alchemical skills to fight off the attackers and protect the town.

As the episode progresses, we learn more about Scar's motivations and his hatred towards State Alchemists. Edward and Alphonse must confront their own guilt and responsibility for the creation of Scar's kind. The episode ends on a cliffhanger as Scar targets yet another State Alchemist.

"The Man with the Mechanical Arm" is a tense and action-packed episode that explores themes of corruption, power, and revenge. It also provides valuable insight into the backstory of Scar and his motivations. Fans of the show will not want to miss this exciting installment.