In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, players face a pivotal moment in the story where they must halt the campaign's progression to enhance their crew and ship. Specifically, to fix the Goromaru, $10,000 is required. Here's how you can gather the funds quickly to upgrade your ship and push forward in the narrative.

How To Get Funds Fast in Pirate Yakuza

In Chapter 2, Goro and his crew must access the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis, but their modest vessel isn't up to the challenge. This initiates a quest line requiring Goro to recruit a shipbuilder to expand and fortify the Goromaru, along with five new crew members to advance in the main storyline. While finding the crew is relatively straightforward, the ship's upgrade poses a significant challenge, costing $10,000 in-game.

Fortunately, *Pirate Yakuza* offers several methods to accumulate funds quickly, though they can be demanding, especially for larger sums. At this stage in the game's story (mid-Chapter 2), players can earn money through collecting bounties, uncovering treasure on islands, or completing jobs in Honolulu.

How To Get Treasure in Pirate Yakuza

Treasures are hidden in Honolulu and on various islands, requiring raids to obtain them. This method, while viable, is more time-consuming and necessitates leaving Honolulu. For players eager to progress swiftly, 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 direct way to secure the $10,000 quickly is by pursuing bounties in Honolulu. Even smaller bounties can reward around $2,000, with larger ones offering up to $16,000. However, tackling the bigger bounties early in the game can be risky due to Goro's limited health and combat skills. Unless you're a seasoned *Yakuza* player, it's advisable to target the less challenging 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, then switch to the Mad Dog style for one-on-one confrontations with the main bounty boss.

Locating bounties in *Pirate Yakuza* is straightforward, marked by a red handcuff symbol on the Honolulu map. Approaching these markers triggers an info screen detailing the bounty's difficulty, reason for being wanted, and reward amount, allowing you to assess the risk before engaging.

Engaging in these bounty fights follows the standard combat mechanics of *Pirate Yakuza*. Defeating the bounty targets, who may have multiple health bars and armed minions, rewards you with thousands of dollars, contributing to the $10,000 needed for the Goromaru's upgrade. By successfully completing a few bounties in Honolulu, you'll amass enough funds to enhance your ship and continue the main storyline.

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

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