"Quick Funds Guide for Ship Upgrades in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza Hawaii"

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, there comes a pivotal moment in Chapter 2 where players must pause their campaign to upgrade the Goromaru, their ship, which requires a hefty sum of $10,000. Here's how you can swiftly gather the necessary funds to enhance your vessel and continue your adventure in Pirate Yakuza.

How to Get Funds Fast in Pirate Yakuza

As Goro and his crew set out to enter the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis, they're hindered by their modest ship. To overcome this challenge, Goro needs to recruit a skilled shipbuilder to enhance the Goromaru and gather five new crew members. While finding the crew is straightforward, amassing $10,000 for the ship's upgrades is a more daunting task. Fortunately, *Pirate Yakuza* offers several ways to earn money quickly, though some methods are more demanding than others. At this stage in the game, players can opt to collect bounties, open treasure chests on islands, or take on jobs in Honolulu.

How to Get Treasure in Pirate Yakuza

Treasure hunting is one approach to earning funds, with hidden riches scattered across Honolulu and various islands. However, this method can be time-consuming and requires leaving Honolulu, which might not be the fastest way to progress. For those eager to move forward quickly, engaging in bounties might be a more efficient strategy, as it allows Goro to fight solo.

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How to Get Bounties in Pirate Yakuza

The most direct route to quickly obtaining $10,000 is through hunting bounties in Honolulu. Even the smaller bounties can net you around $2,000, with larger ones offering up to $16,000. However, tackling the bigger bounties early on can be risky, as Goro may not yet be equipped to handle such formidable foes. A safer strategy is to focus on lower difficulty bounties, which offer rewards ranging from $2,000 to $6,000. These battles often involve dealing with multiple enemies, making Goro's Sea Dog fighting style ideal for crowd control, before switching to the Mad Dog style for a direct confrontation with the bounty boss.

Locating bounties is straightforward, thanks to the red handcuff symbols on the map marking their locations in Honolulu. Approaching these markers triggers an information screen that details the bounty's difficulty, the reason for the wanted status, and the reward amount. This allows you to assess the risk and decide whether to engage.

Engaging in a bounty fight is similar to other battles in *Pirate Yakuza*. You'll need to deplete the health bars of the bounty target and their minions, who might wield various weapons, adding complexity to the fight. Successfully completing a bounty nets you thousands of dollars, contributing significantly towards the $10,000 needed for the Goromaru's upgrade. By strategically choosing and completing several bounties in Honolulu, you can quickly amass the funds required to enhance your ship and advance in the main storyline.

And that's how to gather funds swiftly 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.*