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

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, players encounter a pivotal moment in Chapter 2 where they must halt the campaign's progression to upgrade their crew and ship, the Goromaru. This upgrade, essential for entering the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis, requires a hefty sum of $10,000. Here's how you can swiftly gather the funds needed to enhance your ship and continue your adventure.

How To Get Funds Fast in Pirate Yakuza

To progress, Goro needs to recruit a shipbuilder and five additional crew members. While finding the crew is relatively straightforward, the ship upgrade poses a significant challenge due to its cost. Fortunately, *Pirate Yakuza* offers several methods to earn money quickly, though they can be demanding. At this stage in the game, you can collect bounties, open treasure chests on various islands, or complete jobs in Honolulu.

How To Get Treasure in Pirate Yakuza

Treasure hunting is one way to earn money, with treasures hidden in Honolulu and on various islands. However, this method is more time-consuming and requires leaving Honolulu, making it less ideal for players eager to advance quickly. For those looking to expedite their progress, focusing on bounties might be a more efficient approach, as it involves Goro fighting solo.

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How To Get Bounties in Pirate Yakuza

The most effective way to quickly amass the $10,000 needed is by pursuing bounties in Honolulu. Even smaller bounties can reward around $2,000, while larger ones can offer up to $16,000. However, tackling the more significant bounties early in the game can be risky due to Goro's limited health and combat capabilities. Unless you're a seasoned *Yakuza* player, it's advisable to target the lower difficulty bounties, which offer rewards ranging from $2,000 to $6,000.

To handle these bounties effectively, utilize Goro's Sea Dog fighting style for crowd control against the cronies surrounding the bounty boss, then switch to the Mad Dog style for the one-on-one confrontation with the main target.

Locating bounties is straightforward in *Pirate Yakuza*, as they are marked by a red handcuff symbol on the map in Honolulu. Approaching these markers triggers an info screen detailing the bounty's difficulty, the reason for the bounty, and the reward amount. This allows you to assess the risk and decide whether to engage.

Engaging in these bounty fights follows the standard combat mechanics of *Pirate Yakuza*. Defeating the bounty target, who may have multiple health bars and be accompanied by minions with various weapons, rewards you with several thousand dollars. By successfully completing a few bounties in Honolulu, you can quickly accumulate the funds needed to upgrade the Goromaru and advance in the main story.

This approach, while combat-intensive, is the fastest way to gather the necessary funds and continue your journey in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

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