awww i want the whole translated chapter nooooooow! im resisiting the urge to read the spoilers xD

Thank you, Kasumisty!!

Goes to red. ^^ Wow... got the goose bumps reading the last panel.. ^^

Here we go:

Preview-02: Greed meets Wrath again

Wrath: "....You should have just run away."
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Greed: "Unfortunately, I am with an endless greed,"
SFX: Clang (noise of Greed's hand changing to Ultimate Shield form.)
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Greed: "And, I want to take your life, too," "Greed."
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Caption on the left: Greed is there, looking down Wrath....!! Is Wrath going to take the challenge?!



Chapter title page, part-1
Chapter 98: "Endless Greed"

Chapter title page, part-2
Caption for the chapter title page pic: Seven Sins, those who were born from the depth of dark abyss



Preview05: Central Arny soldiers chat among themselves
Central Army soldier brings the news: "Fuhrer has returned!!"
Central Army soldier B: "Really?!"
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Soldier C:Sol "I hear he demolished Briggs' Army's tank at the Front gate."
Soldier B: "That serves them right. Take that, those Briggs' mountain monkeys!"
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Soldier A: "Can we gather the remaining soldiers, and take back the Command Center room?"
Soldier B: "They are not the only our enemies. We have more enemies to worry about...." "Have you seen those White monsters?"
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<Fu listens to Central Army soldiers chat above>
Soldier B: "They stays alive even after we cut their heads off!"
Soldier C: "Where are they coming from?"
Soldier A: "Are they Briggs' bio-weapons?"
Soldier B: "No, I saw them attacking Briggs' soldiers also."



Preview06: Wrath vs Greed face-off
Buccaneer: "He is ally enforcement...?" "Isn't he...?"
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Greed: "It has been widely rumored that you have died in the train explosion." "How did you survive?"



Preview07: Bradley explains his survival
Bradley: "I have an excellent eyesight."
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<Flashback: Bradley and others on the train during the explosion>
Bradley: "Even when things are turning to rubbles, I could instantly judge which way I should go for the safe escape." "However, my age is catching on with me also."
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Bradley: "It is getting harder for my body to follow up as fast as my eyesight."
SFX: (Bradley scratching his head) Scratch Scratch
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SFX: (Greed) Drat
Greed: "He can move this well even when he is no longer at his peak?"


Preview08: Greed makes his move
SFX: Clash


Preview09: Greed vs Wrath fight scene
SFX: Clang Clang

Preview10: Greed vs Wrath fight scene-2
SFX: Clang
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SFX: Clang
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SFX: (Bradley) Swing
SFX: (Greed) Twist
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SFX: (Greed) Jump



Preview11: Soldiers trying to help Greed get taken down
Greed: "Fool!!" "Don't interfere..."
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SFX: (Bullets flying by Bradley) Shrrrr Shrrrrr
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SFX: (Bradley) Hop
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SFX: (Bradley landing) Thump
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Briggs soldier A: "Ah..."
Briggs soldier B: "Eh...?"
SFX: (soldier A's arm falling off) Slide



Preview12: Buccaneer takes Bradley's sword, using his body as a bait
Buccaneer: "Gah....."
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SFX: Grip
Bradley: "!?"
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SFX: Fling
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SFX: Clang
SFX: (Bradley) Halt
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SFX: Thud


Preview13: Buccaneer takes Bradley's sword using his body as a bait, part-2
Bradley: "You have tough abdominal muscles."
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SFX: (Buccaneer) Ha ha
Buccaneer: "Now you can not use your skilled swordmanship...!"
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Falman: "Captain!!"
Greed: "Don't make such a rash and ridiculous move, you fool!!"
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Geed: "Nonetheless, well done!!"
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Bradley: "Oh dear."


Preview14: Bradley takes knives and keeps fighting
SFX: Clang Clang
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Bradley: "I am not quite used to fighting with this kind of weapons."
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Greed: "Drat"
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SFX: (sound of Central Army vehicle) Vrrrrrr


Preview15: Enforcement of Central Army soldiers are coming
Central Army Captain: "March forward!!"
SFX: Vrrrr
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SFX: (In distance, Central Army approaching) Vrrrrr Vrrrrr
Falman: "This is not good!!"
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Falman: "Central Army is being recharged!" :Hey, can't we fire this one?"
Soldier: "No, we can't get this one ready for firing that quickly."
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Falman: "Whoa"
SFX: Thump


Preview16: Here comes Fu!
SFX: Clang Clang Clang
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Bradley: "Hmm..."
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SFX: (Fu) On guard


Preview17: Here comes Fu, part-2
Fu: "So, this is the man who sliced off my granddaughter's arm!!"



Preview18: Meantime, at Command Center Room
Radio communications guy taking a call: "Yes... Yes!" "Really?!"
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Radio Communication guy: "Mrs. Bradley!"
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Radio Communication guy: "His excellency, the Fuhrer is safe!" "He is alive!"
Mrs. Bradley: "!!"
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Mrs. Bradley: "Ohhh.... Ohh......" "I am glad..."
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Mrs. Bradley: "Is he injured?!" "How about Selim? Is he safe?!"
Radio Communication guy: "We don't know about those yet."
SFX: (Breda) Drat
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Radio Communication guy: "I hear that his excellency is eliminating Briggs' soldiers at the Headquarters."



Preview19: Denny-Maria reunion! Part-1

Preview20: Denny-Maria reunion! Part-2
SFX: (Denny) Flood
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SFX: (Maria) Here he is....



Preview21: Meantime, Olivier and Izumi questions a Central Army brass officer, part-1
Izume: "Heh..." "Are you saying you were going to sacrifice common citizens of this country in order for you to get immortality, and conquer the world.......?"
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SFX: Intimidating vibes from Izumi and Olivier
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Alex: "Fuhrer Bradley knows about this also?"
Brass officer: "That is correct."
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Brass officer: "He was put in the position of the leader of this country for this purpose."


Preview22: Meantime, Olivier and Izumi questions a Central Army brass officer, part-2
SFX: (Izume) Thwack
Brass officer: "Ouch!!"
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Izumi to Central Army soldiers: "----And, that seems to be the story. " "What are you going to do?"
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Izumi: "These guys are going to benefit themselves alone." "Are you all going to let them do this?"
Brass officer: "Y.... You! You should all follow me on my side!" "If you do, I would talk in favor of you to That person, and.." "Aghaaa"
SFX: (Olivier) Kick
SFX: (Izumi) Whack


Preview23: Meanwhile, Ed, Roy and the gang are getting lost[/color]
Izumi: "...If this is the case...."
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<Meantime, somewhere in the underground....>
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Ed: "Is it this way...?"
SFX: (usual Central HQ underground noise) Glonk Glonk
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Ed: "Oh no......."
SFX: Glonk Glonk
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Ed: "This isn't the right way." "It should be this way..." "Or, maybe that way..."



Preview24: While wondering underground, Riza thanks Scar
Riza: "I understand that to you Ishbalan people, being thanked by a person like me would probably only make you angry......" "Nonetheless, thank you for helping convincing the colonel of seeing his ways."
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Riza: "He might be finally out of the possessed state of mind he was in."
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Riza: "Thank you."
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Scar: "........................." "No need to thank me...."


Preview25: Last page of this chapter
Roy: "!"
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Mad Doctor (Note: I think he is the same one who administered Philosopher's Stone to Bradley to make him Wrath???): "Oh my, the gallery of gangs have made the appearance in this tacked away place..." "I'm getting tense."
SFX: (Doctor) Grin
SFX: Glonk
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SFX: Glonk Glonk Glonk
Doctor: "Well then..." "Let's start."
Caption: Finally, that moment is arriving...!!!
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(End of this chapter, the next chapter will come out in Japan on Sat. September 12, 2009)



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That's it for the translations of posted "preview" pages... It's like a HALF of this chapter??
Anyway, as usual, I will go take a break and back later to check typos and such.
Also, as usual, the usual disclaimers apply, as these are still "piecemeal" translations, so the translations would probably change to some extent after being able to read the whole chapter.

Preview pages look fantastic! And it's great to see everyone back in Central for the final showdown.

Definitely looking forward to the Greed v. Wrath fight - looks like it'll be fun.

I agree with Kale, this looks like the beginning of the final showdown! Everyone's showing up!

Denny finally seeing Maria again was adorable! D'aww! And I'm also glad we still see the Olivier/Izumi tag-team!

Can't wait for more Mustang-tachi action!


THANK YOU for the images, Kasumisty!

I agree with you, this looks like the beginning of the final showdown D:

hahaha, I laugh with the scene "Izumi/Olivier shoes"

And the Denny/Maria scene was just so "awwwwwn" (and funny, with all that tears from Denny)

I hope we can see some dialoque between Roy and Riza (the page 30 is missing), even the chapter being dedicated to the Wrath/Ling fight.

^ Yes. The last page of this chapter says:

Mad Doc: "Well then.... " "Let's begin."
Caption: Finally, the time has arrived...!!!

Yeah, I got goose bumps reading the last page caption. ^^

BTW, as soon as I finish translating preview pages I'm going to declare this thread as Spoiler Party so that we can stop using Spoiler tags.

So 99 will be an even more epic chapter. The final showdown begins. We'll go crazy because of the waiting.

OMG... I'm concerned about next chapter, too... man.... I don't wanna see it!! I'll fast foward!! lol

OH. MY. GOD.

I cannot wait for this chapter.

Denny and Maria *dies of laughter and happiness at once* We've been waiting for this since, like, volume 10!!!!

The Greed/Wrath (and Fuu) fight is going to be mad epic, too...and the ending is really eerie, I can't wait to see what everyone's saying...

Man I am nervous now...

Where is Al, though??!!!!

Thanks for the pictures! I can't wait for the whole chapter!!!

Hmm....I'm going to be like Forsaken Love and wait for the actual chapter to come out It seems very epic though, from everyone's comments.

Thank you Kasumisty for bringing the spoilers (half of this chapter or more it seems) and huge thank you to Tombow for translationg. Now I'm scared that the doctor's not scared at all seeing two alchemist and a serial killer. Well, all went too well this far...

Denny crying is so sweet I had tears in my eyes as well (OK tears of laughter but anyway...)

^ Yes, I love the "Denny meets Maria" scene.

You're welcome everyone.. ^^

I'm declaring this thread to be Spoiler Party thread, so... everyone can stop using Spoiler tags.

Wow! Thanks Tombow and Kasumisty . Exquisite chapter, the fight Bradley vs. the rest of the world is pure awesome. Denny's and Maria's reunion was hilarious as well as slapping the brass soldier with a slipper . In fact the only thing that I didn't like was Riza's talk to Scar. Someone should colour this whole page in pink and draw flowers on the margins...

Raw

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A3XL7MA0

OMG...I need scanlations now!! It looks epic and intense!

HAHAHA...Izumi and Olivier together are such an epic win!! ^___^ I love those women! They could take over Amestris together and kick Father's butt.

I can't believe we're nearing the end T__T. But I guess it's great to finally get there. I feel things will be insane from this time on...

Thanks Edwy03!

Raw looked great - nice to see Mr. Fu again and looks like despite everyone fighting different battles, it's all towards the same end.

Thanks, Edwy03, but I can't unzip the file because the something in the names the pages are saved under isn't supported on my computer.

Thank you very much.

Sorry :/
The file's now fixed

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=V14JV49P
http://rapidshare.com/files/266441017/Fullmetal_98.zip

Thank you!

(Edit: Deleted.)

\o/ thanks Edwy03!!!

ZOMGGGG *is having a fangirl over Ling moment* was that Ran Fan that we saw in the beginning? If it was, she looked like she was saying something about Ling. I've been wanting to see a moment from those two for a while! And it looks like we finally got one, even if it was tiny!!!

And Ling looked freakin awesome....I was grinning madly reading through all the parts with him lol. Need translationssss...*flails*

The Maria and Denny part was cute as well. I don't have particularly strong feelings towards them as a couple, but...aww :3

Everyone is coming together! It's getting me so worked up over the upcoming chapters. I feel like I need to go for a run or something and burn some energy

Thank you Edwy03! *starts downloading* ^_______^

Just seen the RAW... I really liked this chapter. Ling's fight with Bradley was awesome. And it looks like RanFan will join the fight soon.

Denny was so cute when he finally met Maria.

And that doctor at the end of the chapter... scary. I wonder what's going to happen now. It'll be such a long wait for chapter 99.

Thanks Tombow for translating the preview pages and Edwy03 for the raw! ^^
Can't wait to read the whole chapter translated!

EDIT: Here's the comic preview for the Wii game:
http://mangahelpers.com/downloads/download/46952

lulz i gave into the spoiler pages XD zomg at the ending! I felt really creeped out by that doctor person XD specially him not been scared of 2 state level alchemists, a mass murderer and Riza with her firearms XD Almost like he's been waiting for them, is that scientist gonna make ed and roy into their sacrifice states? Or maybe he's gonna make Roy finally open the gate? 'Lets begin' sounds like something along those lines, I'm so excited for next month allready! XD

After reading the chapter, I swear Bradley's "mystical" power must be to have a perfect control of his anger while inducing his foes into a state of anger that gives him an immediate edge. A little how Ed had a really hard time at the beginning of his fight against Ran Fan, but things suddenly got a LOT easier once he started insulting Lin, which made Ran Fan really angry, and hence, predictable. Because everyone seem angry when fighting against him.

I just read the raw and I must say this chapter was awesome, I cant wait till its translated. Lin/Greed's fight with Wrath was amazing, Arakawa sensei did a really great job with the various action panels because I could really tell what was going on. I'm glad Lin/Greed didnt let Wrath get the better of him easily like he did in the last battle granted Lin had no contol but still... They seemed complete equal when battling because they managed to counter each others blows and dodge each others attacks. Sure Lin had some help here and there but even when he didnt he perfomed great. I am very interested in seeing the dialouge for the parts that were related to the Military. I lol'd when Izumi and Olivier double teamed the old geezer. I was surprised and happy Fu showed up because it was awesome seeing him wanting revenge on Wrath for Lan Fan. The reunion between Maria and Denny was pretty entertaining in a funny way. Also it seems Ed and the others are lost and encounter a old guy and than a panel becomes a bird's eye view of the city...?


Rating for chapter: 9.5/10
Seeing Lin battle was awesome and it seems like things are getting closer to the Climax. Lin being my favorite character really made this chapter awesome.

Omg. Thank you very much! =D
I can't wait ;o

Ouch, nobody posted the translation yet?? I thought by now HisshouBuraiKen or someone has surely posted his/her translations.
My net connection has been very sketchy for the last few days, and I'm having a trouble downloading larger files. If someone can make page by page view, then that would help me, and then I can translate these pages..


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<Program Note>


@DistantBlue - From the content I see that one goes to FMA merchandise. ^^ I sent your post there. I or someone who can read Japanese cam translated that one there later.

I'm on it, give me a minute and all the pages will be uploaded here (on photobucket)

Okay, it's all finished.

Translation's done! It's looking like 100 might not be the last chapter after all...still too many loose ends going on here

EDIT: Added a missing bubble and fixed page numbering.
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Page 1: [Gangan cover]

Page 2:
Bradley: You should've ran while you had the chance.

Greed: Sorry pal, my greed knows no limits.
SFX: shink

Greed: And right now I want you LIFE,
Wrath.
Side gray: Wrath appears again?
Side red: Greed looks down from above!

Page 3:
Staticy big text: The Seven sins, given life
from the dakest depths.
Title: Chapter 98 - Unlimited Greed

Page 4:
S1: The Fuherer's returned!
S2: He has?!

S1: He just crushed one of Briggs' tanks!
S2: That'll teach those damn mountain goats!

S1: Think we can round up the remaining units and retake the central command post?
S2: Well, there's more than just Briggs soldiers over there...
Did you see those pale white monsters?

S1: You can cut off their heads and it won't even faze 'em.
S2: Where the hell'd they come from, anyway?
S1: Maybe they're one of Briggs' new weapons?
S2: Nah, the Briggs guys were fighting them, too.

Page 5:
Ranfan: Bradley's at the main gate...?

SFX: VOOM

Page 6:
Bucc: You're...
here to help?

Greed: The town's buzzing with rumors about your supposed death from a train exploision.
How'd you escape?

Page 7:
Bradley: My eyes were much too good for that.

I could see exactly where to run to get through the rubble.
But you can't fight age.

My body's not what it used to be.
SFX: Rub rub

SFX: Tsk
Greed: He managed all that without even being in peak condition...

Page 8:
Falman: You're...
Lin Yao, right?

Lin: I haven't seen you since I holed up in your apartment, huh?
How's it going, officer Falman?
Falman: That's 2nd Lieutenant!
SFX: Grin

Lin: I owe you for the shelter and the food.
Glad I have a chance to pay you back.

Greed: Then again...
SFX: shink

Greed: I'm really doing this for MYSELF!

Page 9:
SFX: BOOM
BANG
TINNG

SFX: GAGAGAGAGAGAGAGA

Page 10:
SFX: GAGAGAGAGAGAGAGA

SFX: Slice
SWIP

SFX: Flip

Page 11:
SFX: Dash

Bradley: Trying to get in my blind spot again?

SFX: Dadadadadadadada
Greed: Heh...
My partner here's taught me the proper way to fight you.

Bradley: I see.

Bradley: Then let's try this.
SFX: WHOOSH

Page 12:
SFX: SLASHSLASHSLASHSLASHSLASH
Greed: Whoaaa-
oaoaoa-

S1: He's getting overwhelmed!
S1: He might need some help!
SFX: WHZZZZ
Greed: Ack-

Greed: Bastard!
SFX: CLANG
hyuu

SFX: Thunk
S1: Wagh-

S1: Back him up!
Fire at will!
SFX: RATATATATATA

Page 13:
Greed: No, you idiots!
Don't get involved-

SFX: Whzzz whzz whzz

SFX: Whzz

SFX: SLICE

S1: Unh-
S2: Huh?

Page 14:
SFX: SLUMP
Blade: Ting

Bucc: Y...
You son of a biiiiiiitch!

SFX: SLPURCH

Page 15:
Bucc: Ngh-

SFX: Twitch

SFX: KAVWOOM

SFX: Step

SFX: Kaklank

Page 16:
Bradley: Quite a set of abs you've got.

Bucc: No more fancy swordplay for you...!

Falman: Captain!
Greed: You're out of your freaking mind!

But nice work!

Bradley: Dear me.

Page 17:
SFX: TingaTingaTingaTinga

Bradley: I suppose I'm not AS proficient with these.

Greed: Tsk-

SFX: Brummm

Page 18:
SFX: brummmmmmmmmm

Leader: His excellency has returned!
SFX: Step step step
Soldier: Sir.
He's currently engaging an unidentified enemy, sir.

Leader: Don't interfere with his battle.
We should focus our attack on their troops.
Soldier: Sir,
yes sir.

Leader: Get the men rearmed.
We're taking back the main gate.

Page 19:
Soldier: Move, move!
SFX: VRMMM

SFX: Dodododododo

Falman: Another wave of Central troops!
Let's give 'em a few rounds from this!
Soldier: We can't just fire this at will, sir!

SFX: WHAM
Falman: Ack!

Page 20:
Greed: Sorry,
I've got my hands full with this guy.
Take care of the Central dogs and Mohawk there.

Falman: Take care...
How are we supposed to face THAT with THIS?

Leader: Anyone on the inside we can contact?
Soldier: Tell them to open the gate from the inside.
SFX: ratatatatatata

SFX: dangle
SoldieR: Huh?

Page 21:
SFX: KABOOOOM

Leader: Wha-
SFX: cough cough cough

Bubbles: Ngh-
Ghaa-
SFX: Taptap
Stab stab

Leader: Who's there?!
Another enemy?!

SFX: CHOP

Page 22:
Bubble: KWSHH

SFX: BOOOOM
Soldiers: Bhagh-

bubbles: KHACK
BHG-
KUGH KHACKACK

SFX: WHOOSH

Soldiers: NGHAAAAAAA

Page 23:
SFX: Whoosh

SFX: Stab

Page 24:
SFX: tingtingting

Bradley: Hmm...

SFX: tik

Page 25:
Greed: Whoa...
Nice moves, gramps.

Huu: Hmph...
Greed, huh?
I sensed your foul ki eminating from the young lord's body...

But, it's thanks to that I managed to track yuo down.

So who is this man who remains uninjured despite both our best efforts?

Greed: That'd be King Bradley.

Page 26:
Huu: Oh ho!
I've never seen him with my own eyes.

SFX: squeeze

Huu: So THIS is the man who severed my grandaughter's arm!

Page 27:
Guy: Okay...Got it!
He is?!

Mrs. Bradley!

His excellency is alive!
He's completely unhurt!

MrsB: Oh...
Ohh!
Thank goodness...

He's really safe?
What about Selim?!
guy: We haven't heard anything yet...
Breda: .....
guy: His excellency has joined the Central forces and is fighting Briggs as we speak.

Page 28:
Breda: Hunh.
Guess we're blaming Major General Armstrong's, huh?

Well, fortunately his excellency is safe.
MrsB: Yes...
Though I wish I knew Selim was, too...

Breda: If he's fighting the Briggs soldiers, it means Major General Armstrong's behind the coup d'etat.
Guy: You mean that female general who just came here recently?

Guy2: Her men have been mercilessly slaughtering the Central forces...
I wonder how much of the top brass she's got on her side?

Fuery: Still alive...
I suppose Homunculi don't go down that easy...
Maria: With the way he used his wife, he'll probably abandon her too.
SFX: step step step step

Fuery: This place is about to get dangerous too...
Maria: Hmm?
Bubbles: I said we'd come to you!
Don't move a muscle!

Page 29:
Maria: What is it?
Rebecca: Those guys out there wanna join our side.

Guy: I'll come alone!
Don't shoot!

Bandana: Hands behind you rhead!
Try anything and we all fire!

Maria: It's okay...
let him through.

We can trust him.

Page 30: [Grown up Ed! I mean, Denny!]

Page 31:
SFX: SNIIIIIFFFFFFF

Maria: Oh lord...

Page 32:
Izumi: Hmm...
So you planned to sacrifice the masses so your "inner circle" could gain immortality and "unite the world..." is that it?
SFX: loom

SFX: LOOOOOOM

Alex: And The Fuhrer knows of all this?
Oldie: Yes.

We created him to lead the country for that very purpose.

Page 33:
Oldie: This world is decaying!
It needs to be reborn anew!
Izumi: And the first step is destroying it?

Oldie: Not destruction! Ressurrection!
"Deconstruction and recomposition," like in alchemy!

The masses will not suffer death!
They will live forever, within us!
And together, we will rebuild the world!

All is one, and one is all!

We, the chosen ones of Amestris, are the one-

Page 34:
SFX: SWACK
Oldie: GHURK-

Izumi: Well?
What're you all gonna do?

You think they've got the right idea?
You gonna let 'em go?
Oldie: Y-You all must follow me!
If you'll just hear what HE has to say-
GHACK-

SFX: THOCK, SWACK

Page 35:
S1: We're all soldiers..
We're supposed to follow our superior's orders...

But to be honest...
I don't know what to BELIEVE anymore...

Izumi: Believe in YOURSELF.

Pick a path that you, deep down in your soul, won't be ashamed of.

Page 36:
S1: ...I've got a family back in town.
S2: Me too.
S3: Same here...
S4: Got a girl out there...

S2: Brigadier General...

SFX: Rip

S2: This is our answer.

SFX: flap, clink clink

Page 37:
Olivier: Central command.
SFX: Excuse me.
SFX: Bzzz
Phone: Yes?

Olivier: Report in.
Operator: All clear here.
Fresh waves of central soldiers are arriving from all sides.

What's your location, General?
Olivier: Fuhrer's room.

Operator: We've lost contact with our forces in that area.
It's highly likely they've been surrounded.

Page 38:
Olivier: I see.

If maintaining your position becomes to risky, use the tunnel to escape.
And leave me behind.

Operator: ...Roger that.

Oliver: Now then...
SFX: click

Olivier: This place is swamped with enemies again.

It's only a matter of time before they make it here.

Page 39:
Izumi: Which means...

???: Down here, huh...
SFX: clang clang

SFX: clang clang
Ed: Hmmm...

This is weird...
I'm sure she went this way...
Or maybe THAT way...

Page 40:
Ed: MAY!
HELLOOOO!

Mustang: You're lost, Fullmetal.
Ed: Wh-

YOUR useless [All hail lord Xenu] came in and distracted us, this is YOUR fault!
Mustang: No one asked you to come find me.

Ed: Yeah, right! If Scar and I hadn't been there you'd have gone over the edge!
Mustang: Don't try to make it out like I owe YOU.
My LIEUTENANT was the one who stopped me.

Scar: Shut your mouths,
the enemy will hear you.
Hawkeye: Hagh...

Scar.
While I still have the chance, I want to thank you.

Page 41
Hawkeye: It may enrage you, as an Ishvalan, to have someone like me thank you...
but I'm grateful that you persuaded the Colonel to stop.

He...was almost lost forever.

Thank you.

Scar: I don't need gratitude-

SFX: shhf

Page 42:
Doctor: Oh me oh my, I never expected an audience.
Now I'm nervous.
SFX: clang
SFX: Smiiile

Doc: But...
Let's get this show on the road.

Text: The time has arrived!
SFX: DONNNNNG DONNNNNG DONNNNG

Aha, good things come in two. Thank you, Causmicfire, that helps very much
And, thank you, HisshouBuraiKen!!

I will be posting my translations here.

Thanks a lot HisshouBuraiKen, I really appreciate the post!

Thanks for the translation, HisshouBuraiKen!

I have a feeling Arakawa is planning something really big and epic for chapter 100. It'll begin in chapter 99 and continue in 100. Can't wait for the next chapter! ^^

Well...

Chapter looks fantastic, there are so many coupling fandom it almost makes me question if this really shounen or the shoujo side is getting the better of the author! Just kidding.

The fight against Wrath is really bombastic and he alone is giving more trouble than the rest of the Homunculus engaged since the assault on Central City began.

The mad scientist gave me the same feeling I has towards the end of Hellsing as the Major began mentioning his final plot.

This bastard is up to something it's no small thing that's for sure.

lololol me been a bit stupid, I've only just noticed that all the homunculi accept father all have dark hair (from the title page XD) well excluding gluttoney of course as he dont appear to have any XD

Thanks for the translation! Man, isn't this an awesome chapter... *__*

One Manga already has it up.

The battle between Wrath and Greedling has some great art, but I'm not really that impressed by the action itself. And that Fu (and probably Ranfan) will have to join in to fight Wrath makes Greed some all the more weak, though it is true that he couldn't take on Wrath before. I'm still torn between loving Greed but hating Ling.

It's funny that Fu blames Bradley for the loss of Ranfan's arm. I mean, it was her decision to cut it off, even if he did leave her little choice. At least Fu will finally be of some use.

I think my favorite part of the chapter was that military official trying to justify the actions of the generals by saying what they were doing was like alchemy's rule of "one is all, all is one", and Izumi slapping him with the toilet slipper. Then, the soldiers removing their military rank badges and hats was a really good part, too.

I'm glad Maria and Denny are reunited. I think they're probably the only coupling I can actively support.

The doctor who helped create Wrath was somebody I was not expecting to see again. I wonder why he's just randomly in Father's lair.

Maybe we'll actually get to see Edward do something next chapter.

Decent chapter. Not the greatest, but worth saving a few pages of.

In which chapter was it? I want to refresh my memory...

Chapter 53.

I just read the chapter wih translation and I must say that this chapter had lots of interesting aspects about it. I dont think Greed/Lin having help from Fu or Lan Fan makes him seem weak, he stated that he already knew how to accurately fight Wrath so I'd imagine Fu is just their for his own revenge and not actually helping Greed/Lin. I enjoyed the part with the soilders trying to figure out their paths because it was very inspiring seeing that they followed their heart instead of anything else. Ed and the others encounter this doctor who apparently placed the philosopher stone in Wrath randomly apprears in Fathers lair which was very unexpected, maybe he's in on the plan regarding the ''Promised Day''. I imagine his reason for being their will be explained next chapter, though I'm very interesting in seeing what major events will happen in the next chapter since it left off with a huge cliffhanger, is the promised day already here?

This is the chapter and page where we first see the doctor.

Chapter 53, Page 4

A quick thinking: maybe the doctor is here to use the body of someone for something, (something else than making a new human-base homonculus). He might be the answer to what Father wants to do with the confirmed sacrifice.

Also, in a vaguely related topic, I hope Arakawa won't drop the "Wrath making Roy open the gate". Wrath don't just say statements like this for fun, at least he tries to execute his plan. In fact, I hope Wrath won't die with the Greeling fight at all.



Edit: thanks for the chapter reference

OMG finally! I say, "finally" in many different respects. We finally get to see Ed, Al, Riza, Roy, and Scar again. Hoorah. Plus Mei was mentioned. I didn't forget about her. Also, I feel like the series is in the final stretch right about now. Gonna end soon... :/

The Denny/Maria joining again was the greatest. One panel of joy right there. Loved it.

Love Izumi/Oliver as a team. The way they convinced those soldiers to go against the military was epic. Gotta love this pairing.

I don't know if I say this every chapter or not, but is Winry showing up or not? Every chapter I think she's gonna just pop up or something, but... it's been like... 1 1/2 years since we've seen her. I mean, I'm not so sure I like being away from any particular character for that long.

Also, where's Al? Anyone remember? I completely forgot when I saw him last, and how exactly the characters got split into these groups...

Alphonse is with Marcoh, Yoki, and Heinkel, driving back to Central from somewhere far away.

I'm eagerly awaiting Pride and Kimblee's return (hopefully with kimblee replacing selim as I suspect).

My main problem with this chapter is the fact that Greed refuses to put his armor on all the way, despite having as much time as he wants. Maybe Greedling can't do it all the way?

I think we last saw Alphonse battling Pride or meeting his father and talking about the ''Promised Day''. Their are so many other things going on right now so its kinda hard to remember...


Edit: Oh thats right he is with them, thanks for the info.

Thank you to all those who shared previews, summaries, the raw, and translations! You all rock my world!

Ooookay, despite my reading the translations and everyone talking about it, Roy, Ed, Riza, and Scar coming upon Dr. Creepydude there at the end did not click. I think, even though it's not a high-action moment, this has got to be the most nerve-wracking chapter ending to date--it goes down (or rather, starts to) next chapter. Either that, or something massively awesome is going to happen. Somehow, I don't think this guy can be talked out of it, though.

Once again, I'm gaining respect for Olivier, and kind of seeing her as more human than I have. Again, though I've been reading before seeing the chapter with the translation, I didn't exactly expect Breda to just come out and say that Olivier's the head of the coup. But Olivier and Izumi made me laugh this chapter. (Glad I'm not the only one who smacks people with shoes!) But what she says makes me wonder as to her future, or lack thereof. I know, survival of the fittest at Briggs, but I just wonder if maybe, in a certain environment that may or may not occur in the story, she's just not the fittest. (But she's told her troops to leave her behind before, hasn't she? Just a precautionary measure, or really being unsure of herself/unable to control her environment?)

And Denny... oh, my dear Denny. I didn't realize how much I'd really been waiting for their reunion until I saw it. Now I want to see that animated. For now, smilies will have to do.


Hmm... Scar's going lone wolf again. Not that he ever really wasn't, but he seems to be shutting peole out more than he has been lately. (You know, Mei, Yoki, Ed... people who've heard his story.) It was nice to see him talk civilly with Riza, though. I feel like, under different circumstances, they'd actually get along quite well.

Who was that old man at the last panel? I'm trying to remember and all I could recall is that he looked like one of the Chimeras that Ed hanged out with while he's healing.

Well, besides that part, this is an epic chapter. I really thought it was Ran Fan who came to aid Greed!Ling or maybe she would when both the old gramps and Greed!Ling are having a hard time fighting the King.

I just hope they could finally find Bradley's weak spot. He seems invincible.

edit: I read this chapter in onemanga.com

edit2: regarding the old man on the last panel, thanks j.edmund for providing the link!

I wonder what's the doctor's story. He's shown up a few times in the background. The creation of wrath, healing kimblee up at briggs, and now here.

I'm not really surprised about Breda. The alliance between Armstrong and Mustang has always seemed like they were working together against a common enemy, not because of they share the same goal. Breda's part of Mustang's faction, and given the circumstances: The Fuhrer is alive and fighting Briggs soldiers. He really doesn't have a choice but to link Armstrong to the General Staff. While the Military in general may not be well liked, Bradley definitely appears to be.

What's the status on the rest of the Eastern and Northern armies? Are Grumman and Miles just going to sit it out? There are several more potential twists to the coup that can play out... not that I particularly expect to much time spent on it. Things are coming to a head, and we'll be seeing what plays out with the nation wide transmutation circle. Which mean more Roy/Riza which is good, but less politics and military coups which is bad... well not quite as good anyway.

"I don't know if I say this every chapter or not, but is Winry showing up or not? Every chapter I think she's gonna just pop up or something, but... it's been like... 1 1/2 years since we've seen her. I mean, I'm not so sure I like being away from any particular character for that long."


I'm replying to what Hagaren 4ever said about Winry. Although it hasn't been 1 1/2 years since we last saw her (chapter 84 came out last June, I think, so that is more than a year!!) I am VERY upset that Winry hasn't been seen since chapter 84! If she has still not appeared by chapter 100 I will be VERY VERY upset, Winry is my favourite character!! (tied with Ed and Al)
I just hope she shows up before the last chapter!

At least we finally saw Ed again