How could the Marines catch Zoro?

Question

The first time Luffy met Zoro, Zoro got caught by the Marines because he killed Helmeppo's pet wolf.

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He was already strong at that time, he could easily defeat Morgan, a Marine Captain there. Had he deliberately made himself get caught? Why did he do that?

score 7 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 17 '14 at 11:29

I think nothing is mentioned in the manga about this. According to the anime (second episode), Zoro was blackmailed by Helmeppo to surrender for 1 month otherwise he will ask his father to execute the family. Zoro agrees on the condition that the family will not be harmed.

score 3 · Answer 2 · edited Jun 12 '15 at 18:58

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He deliberately got caught in order to save the little girl who was threatened by Helmeppo with a gun.

edited Jun 12 '15 at 18:58

Ero Sɘnnin

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Where in the manga or anime was this explained? – кяαzєя Jan 17 '14 at 14:42
In anime second episode. – Sp0T Jan 18 '14 at 04:07

How could the Marines catch Zoro?

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