Fortunately the transition to this world had done a number on Gaston's own strength as well. He was still musclebound and strong, but his senses weren't as keen as they had been. Of course, considering he was underestimating Zoroko so badly he would have been caught off guard anyway.

"OOOF!" He doubled over as the wind was knocked out of him, but even as he was moved out of the swordswoman's way he was looking up again with a grin on his face, "You have spunk. I like that in a lady!"