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

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, players hit a crucial point in the story where progression halts until the Goromaru, their ship, is upgraded. This requires a hefty sum of $10,000 in-game currency. Here's how to quickly gather the funds needed to get your ship in shape and continue your adventure in Pirate Yakuza.

How To Get Funds Fast in Pirate Yakuza

During Chapter 2, Goro and his crew aim to enter the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis, but their current vessel isn't up to the task. This initiates a quest where Goro must recruit a shipbuilder and five new crew members. While finding the crew is straightforward, amassing $10,000 to repair and upgrade the Goromaru presents a significant challenge.

Fortunately, *Pirate Yakuza* offers several methods to earn money quickly, though they may be demanding. At this stage of the game, you have three primary options: collecting bounties, opening treasure chests on islands, or taking on jobs in Honolulu.

How To Get Treasure in Pirate Yakuza

Treasures are scattered across Honolulu and various islands, but collecting them involves raiding, which can be time-consuming. This method is viable but less efficient if your goal is to progress swiftly. For a quicker route, consider pursuing bounties, which challenge Goro to solo combat.

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How To Get Bounties in Pirate Yakuza

The most direct path to the required $10,000 is hunting bounties in Honolulu. Even smaller bounties can net you around $2,000, with larger ones potentially offering up to $16,000. However, tackling high-value bounties early on can be risky due to Goro's limited health and combat skills.

A safer approach is targeting lower difficulty bounties, which reward between $2,000 and $6,000. These fights often involve multiple enemies, making Goro's Sea Dog fighting style ideal for crowd control, before switching to the Mad Dog style for the final showdown with the bounty boss.

Locating bounties is straightforward in *Pirate Yakuza*, with red handcuff icons on the map marking their positions in Honolulu. Approaching these markers triggers an info screen detailing the bounty's difficulty, reasons for the wanted status, and the reward. You can then assess the risk and decide whether to engage.

Once engaged, battles follow the standard *Pirate Yakuza* combat mechanics. Successfully defeating a bounty can earn you several thousand dollars, contributing significantly to the $10,000 needed for the Goromaru's upgrade. By taking on a few bounties in Honolulu, you'll quickly amass the necessary funds to continue the main storyline.

And that's how to efficiently gather funds to upgrade your ship in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

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