In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, players encounter a crucial point in the story where they need to upgrade their ship, the Goromaru, which requires a hefty sum of $10,000. This section of the game, occurring in Chapter 2, involves Goro and his crew needing to access the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis. However, their current vessel isn't up to the task, leading to a quest to enhance the Goromaru and recruit five new crew members. While the crew can be found with relative ease, amassing the necessary funds for the ship's upgrade poses a significant challenge. Here's how to gather the funds quickly to progress the story.

How To Get Funds Fast in Pirate Yakuza

There are several methods to earn money in *Pirate Yakuza*, each with its own set of challenges and rewards. The three main ways to accumulate funds early in the game include collecting bounties, opening treasure chests on various islands, and completing jobs in Honolulu.

How To Get Treasure in Pirate Yakuza

Treasure hunting is one method, though it can be tedious and requires you to venture beyond Honolulu to various islands where raids must be conducted. This option is viable but might not be the quickest way to gather the $10,000 needed for the ship upgrade, especially for players eager to advance the story swiftly. For those looking for a faster approach, bounties might be a more appealing choice.

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How To Get Bounties in Pirate Yakuza

The most efficient way to quickly amass the required funds is by hunting bounties in Honolulu. Even smaller bounties can reward around $2,000, while larger ones can offer up to $16,000. However, tackling the higher-value bounties early in the game can be risky, as they involve challenging boss fights that Goro might not be ready for without adequate health and combat skills. For players less experienced with the *Yakuza* series, it's advisable to start with lower difficulty bounties, which offer rewards ranging from $2,000 to $6,000.

When engaging in bounty hunting, Goro should utilize his Sea Dog fighting style for effective crowd control against the bounty's cronies, then switch to the Mad Dog style for the one-on-one battle with the main target. Bounties are easily located on the map by the red handcuff symbol, and upon approaching, an info screen displays the bounty's difficulty, reason for the bounty, and the reward amount. This allows players to assess the risk and decide whether to engage.

The combat in bounty missions follows the standard *Pirate Yakuza* mechanics. Players must deplete the health bars of the bounty target and their minions, who may carry weapons that increase the challenge. Successfully completing a bounty immediately rewards several thousand dollars, contributing significantly to the $10,000 needed for the Goromaru's upgrade.

By strategically taking on a few bounties in Honolulu, players can quickly gather enough funds to upgrade the Goromaru and continue with the main story. While this method involves a lot of combat, it's the most efficient way to progress through the campaign.

And that is how to get funds to upgrade your ship fast in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

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