Leon Ford absolutely intended to recruit powerful subordinates—
but only those with real combat ability.
This world wasn't the real One Piece world.
Although it shared the same framework, many details were wildly different.
That was why Leon wanted to personally witness this world's Zoro in action.
If Zoro's fighting ability wasn't impressive, Leon wouldn't even consider him.
"I can't even sleep like this."
"And I hate it when people hit my chest."
A deep, slightly muffled voice came from Zoro.
For some reason, Leon felt something… odd.
He couldn't place what was wrong, but something about the voice felt off.
SNAP!
With a sharp sound, Zoro tore through the thick ropes binding his arms.
He stepped forward and slammed his palm onto a biker's face.
His sheer strength forced the man's legs to buckle—
sending him collapsing onto his knees—
And then a single kick sent him flying several meters away.
"He actually broke free from ropes that thick!?"
The surrounding biker gang members went pale.
Zoro's reputation as a berserker wasn't for nothing—
his fighting strength was frightening.
"What are you afraid of!? He's alone! Charge!!"
Someone roared, snapping the rest out of their hesitation.
One by one, they grabbed their baseball bats and swung them at Zoro.
"Get lost."
Despite the horde, Zoro's expression never changed.
He instantly knocked down the two closest men and snatched their baseball bat.
And the moment Zoro had a bat in hand—
his combat power exploded.
"One-Strike Style… Iaijutsu: Lion's Smash!"
Zoro raised his bat and unleashed a flurry of blows.
The bat moved so fast it whistled through the air.
Each strike sent a biker crashing to the ground.
In mere seconds, everyone close to him was groaning on the floor.
"It's your turn next."
Zoro pointed the bat at the men farther away.
Before they could even react—
he charged.
WHAM!
WHAM!
WHAM!
"One-Strike Style! Iaijutsu: Lion's Smash!"
Each blow knocked down another victim.
Wherever Zoro passed, not a single biker could withstand even one strike.
If someone miraculously survived the first hit—
the second landed immediately.
"What terrifying fighting power…"
Zoro's battle scene was brutal and exhilarating.
Leon finally understood why this world called Zoro a berserker.
His fighting style was pure chaos—
wild, raw, overwhelming.
It made Leon's own blood boil.
"Damn it, I can't hold back anymore!"
After a few breaths, Leon lost control of his fighting spirit.
He slapped a random biker next to him.
"Hey! Why the hell did you hit me!?"
The biker stared at Leon in disbelief.
Do I need a reason to hit you?
"I hit you because I think highly of you."
"If you don't like it, I'll hit you again!"
Leon slapped him again.
If the first slap could be called accidental,
two in a row—plus those words—
were obviously intentional.
"You bastard! You're dead!"
The biker raised his bat and smashed it over Leon's head.
DUANG!
The bat struck Leon squarely—
with a loud metallic thud.
Leon was completely unharmed.
But the biker's hand went numb.
Leon casually snatched the bat from his grip.
With a bat in his hand, Leon felt a surge of strength.
His first swing knocked someone out cold.
The gang already couldn't handle Zoro alone—
Now another monster appeared—
one who could ignore every attack and tank hits with his skull.
In less than two minutes, under the combined assault of Leon and Zoro,
almost all the bikers were lying on the ground.
"Looks like one slipped through."
Seeing one last biker still standing, Leon and Zoro both rushed him.
"This one's mine!"
"No! He's mine!"
Their bats landed almost simultaneously.
The poor biker collapsed instantly.
"You're good."
Leon approached Zoro. Based on that battle, Zoro was definitely worthy of joining him.
"You're strong too. Your defense is insane!"
Zoro acknowledged Leon as well.
He had been hit repeatedly and remained perfectly fine—
even Zoro couldn't compare in that department.
"Your pecs are… impressive."
Leon finally examined Zoro up close.
Zoro's chest muscles were… suspiciously defined.
The shape was wrong.
Very wrong.
"Wait…"
Leon's eyes widened.
"You're… a woman?"
"My god… Zoro in this world is actually a WOMAN!?"
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