Zoro had to admit that he had underestimated the guards of the New World prison.
Almost at the exact moment he escaped the first level, the guards in the surveillance room noticed the anomaly and immediately took action. They notified the person in charge of the prison and formed an effective defensive line at the exit.
His plan to seize weapons had fallen through, leaving Zoro in a difficult position.
"Damn it."
Cursing inwardly, the green-haired swordsman hid in a corner of the first level, warily watching the gun-wielding guards at its exit.
He wanted to force his way through, but after experiencing their firepower, he had no choice but to abandon that idea.
Like the specially made metal mixed with Seastone, the rifles in the enemy's hands were no ordinary weapons.
"Prisoner, cease resisting immediately. This is your last chance."
The captain of the guards stared grimly at the corner where Zoro was hiding, the gloom in his eyes almost tangible.
That damned pirate could have chosen any time to break out, yet he had to do it during his shift. Wasn't he just making trouble for him?
A bonus was out of the question now. Whether he could even keep the rank on his shoulders had become a problem.
If looks could kill, Zoro would already have been cut into pieces.
"Hmph."
Completely ignoring the guards' warning, Zoro snorted coldly and rapidly considered his options.
After going over it again and again, Zoro made up his mind.
He had no way out now but to break through the blockade.
"No Sword Style: Storm!"
Black Armament Haki coated the edge of his hand, and the green-haired swordsman sprang from the corner like a leopard.
"Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!"
The prisoner's sudden attack put the guards on alert. The guards armed