Zoro wanders the lands in search of Dracule Mihawk, taking on bounties to make enough money for food and travel. Earning himself the name The Demon Hunter until he is known throughout the realms. While he doesn't claim it to be his profession he doesn't argue with it either. More focused on his singular goal. Though he is unable to turn a blind eye to those in need. 

Zoro attended the Imperial School in Northern Wei. Not much is known about him during this time other then the fact that his childhood friend died and he was unmatched when it came to the mastery of the sword. Graduating a few years King Ben took the throne he set about traveling the world in search of Dracule Mihawk while taking down bounties posted for those who would eventually be sent to the Isle of the Lost for their crimes. 

It was while he was visiting his distant cousin and the daughter of his Sensei, Mulan, that he learned that King Ben had been captured on the Isle of the Lost. Knowing better than to try and stop Lonnie, he instead joined her in going to rescue the king. 

Going to the Isle of the Lost to save King Ben, he succeeds in helping the villains turned heroes and his cousin in rescuing the young kings. Unfortunately, his uncanny ability to get lost caused him to take a wrong turn. Unable to go back for him, Ben vowed to rescue him later as they escaped the Isle. Only, once King Adam and the council learned of what had occurred they refused to allow Zoro to be freed. Thus the Bounty Hunter was stranded on the Isle of the Lost....with many who he'd sent there himself.

When it came time to begin bringing kids over from the Isle, it was made it clear that he was now a member of the Isle and they'd have to sacrifice a spot for him in order to save him. Lonnie advised Ben and the others to leave him until the end. Stating that he wouldn't come if there where children suffering and that he was strong enough to handle himself.