The eighty-fourth chapter of the Fullmetal Alchemist manga opens the Promised Day Arc, sending Winry home to Resembool as Pride seizes Alphonse and Greed's band joins forces with Hohenheim on the eve of the final battle.
Summary
Winry travels back to Resembool just as the town celebrates its yearly Sheep Festival. While she settles in at home, Alphonse loses command of his own armored body when Pride takes possession of it. Away from the festivities, Greed's party crosses paths with Van Hohenheim and the two sides agree to fight together. Every thread now points toward a single decisive clash, which sits only one day away.
Key Events
Two developments dominate the chapter. Pride's hijacking of Alphonse's shell turns one of the heroes into a threat from within, while the alliance struck between Greed's crew and Hohenheim gathers new strength for the coming confrontation. Winry's return to her hometown during the festival sets a quieter counterpoint against the buildup, and the narrowing countdown to the promised day frames everything that follows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens in Fullmetal Alchemist Chapter 84, Shadow of the Pursuer?
In Chapter 84, Winry Rockbell returns to Resembool during the town's yearly Sheep Festival, while the homunculus Pride seizes control of Alphonse Elric's armored body, and Greed's group allies with Van Hohenheim ahead of the final battle.
What happens to Alphonse Elric in this chapter?
In Shadow of the Pursuer, the homunculus Pride takes possession of Alphonse Elric's armored body, turning his own shell into a threat from within.
What alliance forms in Chapter 84?
Greed's group crosses paths with Van Hohenheim in this chapter, and the two sides agree to fight together ahead of the approaching final confrontation.
Why does Winry Rockbell return to Resembool in this chapter?
Winry travels back to her hometown of Resembool just as it celebrates its annual Sheep Festival, offering a quieter moment before the coming battle.
What story arc does Chapter 84 open, and when was it released?
Shadow of the Pursuer is the first chapter of the Promised Day Arc, collected in volume 21; it was published in Japan on June 12, 2008, and in English on November 17, 2009.
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