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

In the engaging narrative of *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, players hit a pivotal point in Chapter 2 where the campaign halts, demanding an upgrade for both crew and ship. The Goromaru, your vessel, requires a hefty $10,000 to get back into fighting shape. Here's how you can swiftly gather the necessary funds in *Pirate Yakuza* to keep your adventure sailing smoothly.

How To Get Funds Fast in Pirate Yakuza

During Chapter 2, Goro and his crew set their sights on the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis, but their modest ship isn't quite up to the challenge. This triggers a quest to recruit a shipbuilder and five new crew members, a relatively straightforward task. However, the real challenge lies in raising the $10,000 needed to overhaul the Goromaru, essential for progressing in the game's main storyline.

Fortunately, *Pirate Yakuza* offers multiple avenues for earning cash quickly, though they can be demanding, especially if you're aiming to accumulate larger sums rapidly. Early in Chapter 2, you have three main options: hunting bounties, searching for treasure on islands, or taking up jobs in Honolulu.

How To Get Treasure in Pirate Yakuza

Treasures await in Honolulu and on various islands, often requiring raids to secure them. While this method is more time-consuming and necessitates leaving Honolulu, it's still a valid option. However, if you're keen on accelerating your progress, focusing on bounties might be more efficient, as these challenges can be tackled solo by Goro.

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How To Get Bounties in Pirate Yakuza

The fastest way to gather the $10,000 is by pursuing bounties in Honolulu. Even smaller bounties can net you around $2,000, with the larger ones offering up to $16,000. While tempting, the bigger bounties come with tougher boss fights that Goro, at this early stage, may struggle to handle. Unless you're a seasoned *Yakuza* player with a solid grasp of the combat mechanics, it's wise to stick to the less demanding bounties, which reward between $2,000 and $6,000.

When tackling these bounties, utilize Goro's Sea Dog fighting style for crowd control, then switch to Mad Dog for the head-to-head showdown with the bounty boss. Bounties are easily spotted on the map with a red handcuff symbol, leading you to an info screen that details the bounty's difficulty, reason for being wanted, and reward value. This allows you to assess the risk before engaging in combat.

Engaging in these bounty hunts follows the standard combat mechanics of *Pirate Yakuza*. You'll need to deplete the health bars of the bounty targets, which can range from three to four, while also dealing with their minions, who may wield various weapons. Successfully completing a bounty immediately grants you a significant cash reward, contributing to the $10,000 needed to upgrade the Goromaru.

By strategically taking on a few bounties in Honolulu, you'll quickly amass the funds required to enhance the Goromaru and proceed to the next exciting phase of the main storyline. It's a combat-intensive approach, but it's the most effective way to fast-track through the campaign.

And that's how you can secure the funds to upgrade your ship quickly in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*.

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