Toshinori was never one that could sit still; so when Tsukauchi asked him to join in in the hospital to get official statements from his young students who were attacked he didn't even have to think about it- Of course he would join him.

The ride to the hospital was a quiet one. Toshinori was grateful to have a friend like Tsukauchi, who he was able to sit peacefully in the car with without any need to speak. They drove in a comfortable, silent ride, and although Toshinori always prefered some kind to noise, whether it be the radio or even his own voice, he was always a man that needed some kind of movement. However, today, only hearing the sound of the car humming along the road relaxed him. Toshinori thoughts were only on the students he was about to see and the kidnapping of young Bakugō; he didn't need anything else in his head.

And young Midoriya… He had received a phone call from Aizawa who had updated him on all the students the night before… And he had to admit, he was feeling quite nervous to see his young protege.

It was obvious that was failing as a mentor.

It was killing him, but Toshinori had to push those negative thoughts aside for now, thinking about it any further would only cause him more stress, and all his focus had to be on rescuing young Bakugō.

When they finally arrived at the hospital, they both had agreed to meet up with young Yaoyorozu first, who had requested to see the both of them as soon as possible.

When they entered the young woman's room, and she had offered them a tracking device, Toshinori had to fight the urge to physically hug her. He was so proud of her quick thinking and her drive to save her fellow classmates. He had heard about what she had done; her ability to create gas masks saved a lot of students from being injured further, and now this… He knew of her self doubt since the Sports Festival. It was hard to miss, and although she had gain some confidence back after their final exams, to see that she could react according in a real emergency proved that she was worthy of her number one spot in the class.

He allowed himself for a moment to be only her teacher, proud of the hard work she was doing.

When he thanked her, and young Yaoyorozu gave him a soft, shy smile, Toshinori couldn't contain himself and gave her a shift hug. He had thought he went too far, almost ready to pull back, but when she clinged onto his back and pull him closer, he had realized she need this support and as her teacher, he was happy to give it.

Seeing all his young students grow into fine heroes was making Toshinori's heart soar. He felt his chest swelling up with such pride that each and every young student of his were strong . All of them were getting so strong and brave that Toshinori loved watching their development.

"I think we should see Midoriya next," Tsukauchi announced once they exited out of Yaoyorozu's room, "I still need to get a statement from him. It seems like the rest of the students here are still out, unfortunately. Afterwards, we can head back to the station, and now that we have this tracking device, we should come up with a plan to get Bakugō back."

Toshinori felt himself choke at the sound of his young protege's name.

Tsukauschi gave him that look , the look that long time friends have when they know each other just a little to well. Toshinori couldn't help it, he just needed a little bit more time, and the guilt hit him when his friend said, "All Might… I'm sure he'll want to see you."

"Of course, I know… Let me just swing by and see young Hagakure and young Jirō and I will meet you in there."

Toshinori made a quick turn in the opposite direction towards his other students before his friend could question him further. He was worried about all his students, yes, of course he was.

Yet something in Toshinori's heart dropped when thinking about Midoriya.

All Might just needed a little more time…

Toshinori promises himself that he was only away for three minutes-possibly four- if he was pushing it, because running away like a coward was not who All Might was. His other two students were still under due to the gas, and he was walking toward young Midoriya's room; right before he was about to make the corner to turn he physically runs straight into Tsukauchi. If Toshinori wasn't in his muscle form the two of them might have fallen right over, yet in this form it was as if Tsukauchi ran straight into the wall. His friend is about to fall over backwards, clearly distracted enough to lower his guard.

Toshinori steadies his friend, holding him by the shoulders before he falls, "My friend, I was on my way to visit young Midoriya…"

Tsukauchi looks up at him in something of a panic, he tries his best to hide it, his face going back into the cool, collective detective that he always is. Yet, Toshinori knows Tsukauchi too, and can see the buff right in front of him, "Tsukauchi… What is it?"

Tsukauchi takes a long breath, and Toshinori looks at him until he can see out of the corner of his eye as nurses and a doctor are running in the direction that Tsukauchi was walking away from. They were heading towards young Midoriya's room…

Toshinori side steps his friend and begins to walk toward the commotion, he can hear machines are going off, people are yelling at each other but All Might can't make out what they are saying. Something is happening, something is happening to young Midoriya, and All Might can feel it, he needs to go there and save…

Something grabs onto his wrist, pulling him back. Toshinori glances back to see Tsukauchi holding onto him, "Lets visit Midoriya another time, we need to get back to the station."

Tsukauchi is acting like something isn't happening right now, and Toshinori plays along, "It will only take a moment for me to say hi to my student."

"All Might..." his friend squeezes his wrist, "It's not a good idea to visit him right now."

"But…" Toshinori glances back towards the room, he can hear the beeps ring throughout the hallway violently as a few more people walk into the room. It seems to last forever and Toshinori can't pull his eyes away from it.

"Let the doctors take care of him..." Tsukauchi takes another step, reaching over and placing a hand on his shoulder to turn him away, Toshinori trieds to turn back towards all the noise but Tsukauchi pulls his shoulders towards him and away from the room. Tsukauchi gives him a sad, small smile, almost like he isn't a hero but a civilian in the crossfires, "I know its hard, but I can't have you get distracted right now. That's only going to distract you… I know it's hard for me to ask this of you, All Might, but… I need you to come with me right now. We need to get back to the station."

All Might doesn't want to leave right now, not when his protege…

"All Might." Tsukauchi's voice is stern this time, "You still have someone who needs you to save them. Focus on that right now. Bakugō is the one who needs you right now."

Toshinori knows this, he knows his in the core of him and it feels like invisible weights are trying to pull him back to young Midoriya, yet he pulls himself away from the hospital room where people are yelling and machines are beeping and it feels like all those noises are never going to stop.

Toshinori knows it's impossible to save everyone. He even told young Midoriya that not too long ago. Toshinori believes in the pillar of peace, that although he isn't able to save everyone, he is the symbol in this world that gives others hope in the darkness.

Yet, when his pillar is crashing down around him, who is there to show him the light?

It takes him a moment but Toshinori ignores that line of thinking, closes his eyes, take a deep breath, and turn on the switch that makes him All Might. All Might, the one who has a smile on his face not matter the situation, the Symbol of Peace. Toshinori has to be strong, and it's the role he was born to play.

Yet, it's never felt this hard before.