"Quick Funding Tips for Ship Upgrades in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii"

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, a pivotal moment in the story occurs when players must halt their campaign to upgrade their crew and ship. Specifically, you'll need $10,000 to repair the Goromaru. Here's a detailed guide on how to quickly gather the funds needed to advance in the game.

How To Get Funds Fast in Pirate Yakuza

During Chapter 2, Goro and his crew must participate in the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis. However, their current ship isn't up to the task. This initiates a significant quest line where Goro needs to enlist a shipbuilder to enhance the Goromaru and recruit five additional crew members to proceed in the main storyline. While finding the crew members is relatively straightforward, the ship upgrade presents a major challenge due to its $10,000 price tag.

Fortunately, there are several effective methods to earn money quickly in *Pirate Yakuza*. These methods can be challenging, particularly if you're aiming to accumulate a substantial sum swiftly. At this stage of the game (midway through Chapter 2), you can earn money by collecting bounties, opening treasure chests on various islands, or taking on jobs in Honolulu.

How To Get Treasure in Pirate Yakuza

Treasures are hidden across Honolulu and on various islands, often requiring raids to obtain them. Although this method is more time-consuming and involves leaving Honolulu, it remains a viable option. However, if you're eager to progress the story swiftly, you might prefer focusing on bounties, which involve Goro fighting solo.

How To Get Bounties in Pirate Yakuza

The most efficient way to gather the required $10,000 quickly is by pursuing bounties in Honolulu. Even the smaller, easier bounties can reward you with around $2,000, while the larger ones offer up to $16,000. However, tackling the bigger bounties early in the game is not advisable due to their difficulty and Goro's limited health and combat capabilities. Unless you're a seasoned *Yakuza* player with a strong grasp of the combat system, it's best to avoid these high-risk battles initially.

A more balanced approach is to target lower difficulty bounties, which offer rewards ranging from $2,000 to $6,000. These bounties often come with minions, so it's wise to use Goro's Sea Dog fighting style for crowd control before switching to the Mad Dog style for one-on-one confrontations with the main bounty boss.

Locating bounties in *Pirate Yakuza* is straightforward, thanks to the red handcuff symbols on the map indicating their positions in Honolulu. When you reach a bounty marker, an info screen will appear, detailing the bounty's difficulty, the reason for the bounty, and the reward amount. This allows you to assess whether the risk is worth the potential reward before engaging in combat.

Engaging in a bounty fight follows the game's standard combat mechanics. You'll need to deplete the opponent's health bar, which can consist of three to four segments depending on the bounty's value. The accompanying minions may wield various weapons, adding complexity to the fight. Successfully completing a bounty instantly grants you several thousand dollars, contributing to the $10,000 needed to upgrade the Goromaru. By taking on multiple bounties in Honolulu, you'll quickly amass the funds required to progress the story and move on to the next major event.

This method, while combat-intensive, is the most efficient way to gather the necessary funds to continue your adventure in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

*Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.*