Zoro took down the Straw Monster with his first attacking move, that's not 'struggling hard'.
Furthermore, the only reason Zoro was nailed is that he stayed in his position to make sure the nails didn't hit Tama. Zoro came out on top in the skirmish, even according to the manga.
Furthermore, the only reason Zoro was nailed is that he stayed in his position to make sure the nails didn't hit Tama. Zoro came out on top in the skirmish, even according to the manga.
Hawkins then stopped chasing them.