In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, players encounter a pivotal moment in Chapter 2 where they must upgrade their ship, the Goromaru, to progress in the campaign. This upgrade requires a hefty sum of $10,000 in in-game currency. Here’s how you can gather the necessary funds quickly to keep your adventure sailing smoothly.

How To Get Funds Fast in Pirate Yakuza

At this stage in the game, Goro and his crew need to enter the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis, but their current vessel won't cut it. This initiates a quest line where Goro must recruit a shipbuilder and five new crew members to bolster the team. While finding the crew is relatively straightforward, the $10,000 needed to repair and enhance the Goromaru poses a significant challenge.

Fortunately, *Pirate Yakuza* offers several ways to earn money quickly. Early in Chapter 2, you have three main options: collecting bounties, opening treasure chests on islands, and completing jobs in Honolulu. Let's dive into the most effective methods to amass the funds you need.

How To Get Treasure in Pirate Yakuza

Treasures are scattered across Honolulu and various islands, but acquiring them often requires participating in raids. While this method is viable, it can be time-consuming and requires you to leave Honolulu. If you're eager to progress the story quickly, focusing on bounties might be a more efficient strategy, as it allows Goro to engage in solo battles.

How To Get Bounties in Pirate Yakuza

Bounties in Honolulu are your best shot at quickly raising the $10,000. Even smaller bounties can net you around $2,000, while larger ones can offer up to $16,000. However, tackling the bigger bounties early in the game can be risky due to Goro's limited health and combat capabilities. Unless you're an experienced *Yakuza* player with a deep understanding of the combat system, it's safer to stick to the easier bounties, which reward between $2,000 and $6,000.

For these battles, utilize Goro's Sea Dog fighting style for crowd control against the bounty's cronies, then switch to the Mad Dog style for the one-on-one showdown with the main boss. Bounties are marked on the map with a red handcuff symbol, making them easy to locate in Honolulu. Upon approaching a bounty marker, you'll see an info screen detailing the difficulty, the reason for the bounty, and the reward. This allows you to assess whether the fight is worth the risk.

Engaging in a bounty fight is straightforward: defeat the opponent by draining their health bar. Depending on the bounty's value, they might have multiple health bars, and their minions may wield different weapons, adding complexity to the battle. Upon victory, you'll receive a significant cash reward, bringing you closer to the $10,000 needed for the Goromaru's upgrade.

By completing a few bounties in Honolulu, you'll accumulate enough funds to upgrade the Goromaru and continue the main story. This method involves a lot of combat, but it's the fastest way to gather the necessary resources and keep your campaign moving forward.

And that's 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.*