They thought he was a cold-blooded killer. He thought they were lazy and weak. However, this wasn't going to stop Kakashi from completing his mission. How hard could guarding this Potter person be? And why were wizards so nosy?

Following Al's restoration, the Truth sends the Elric Brothers to another universe with zero information. Neatly forged paperwork lands Ed a job teaching summer school remedial chemistry to children who are older than he is. Due perhaps to cosmic ineffability one of these summer school kids can lead the Elric brothers to precisely who the Truth had in mind. Book 6, Brotherhood.

Edward faces Truth for what he hopes is the final time. Determined to go home with his brother, Edward offers his alchemy in exchange for Alphonse's body and soul. While acceptable, Truth has another suitable trade, an alternative so to speak. Find the man who came back from the dead and bring him to Truth to pay his toll. Do that, and Ed keep his brother and his alchemy. Simple.