"Quick Guide: Funding Your Ship Upgrade in Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii"

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, there comes a pivotal moment in the storyline where players must pause the campaign's progression to upgrade their crew and ship. Specifically, you'll need $10,000 to repair and enhance the Goromaru. Here’s a detailed guide on how to quickly gather the necessary funds to upgrade your ship in *Pirate Yakuza*.

How To Get Funds Fast in Pirate Yakuza

In Chapter 2, Goro and his crew find themselves needing to enter the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis, but their current vessel, the Goromaru, isn't up to the challenge. This initiates a quest line where Goro must recruit a shipbuilder to expand and fortify the Goromaru, along with five additional crew members to advance in the main story. While recruiting the crew is relatively straightforward, the ship upgrade poses a significant challenge, requiring a hefty sum of $10,000 in-game currency to complete the necessary repairs and upgrades.

Fortunately, *Pirate Yakuza* offers several methods to quickly amass funds, though some can be quite demanding, especially if you're aiming to gather larger amounts swiftly. During the mid-section of Chapter 2, you have three main avenues to earn money: collecting bounties, opening treasure chests on various islands, and completing jobs in Honolulu.

How To Get Treasure in Pirate Yakuza

Treasure can be found hidden across Honolulu and on various islands, but acquiring it often involves raids. While this method is viable, it's more time-consuming and requires you to venture outside Honolulu. For players eager to progress swiftly, focusing on bounties might be a more efficient strategy, as it involves Goro engaging in solo combat.

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How To Get Bounties in Pirate Yakuza

The most effective way to quickly obtain the required $10,000 is by hunting bounties in Honolulu. Even smaller, easier bounties can net you around $2,000, while larger ones can offer up to $16,000. Although tempting, tackling the higher-value bounties early in the game can be risky, as Goro might not be adequately equipped to handle these tougher boss fights. Unless you're a seasoned *Yakuza* player with a solid grasp of the combat mechanics, it's advisable to avoid these high-stakes battles early on.

A balanced approach would be to target the lower difficulty bounties, which reward between $2,000 and $6,000. These bounties often involve dealing with groups of enemies, making Goro's Sea Dog fighting style ideal for crowd control. Once you've thinned out the crowd, switch to the Mad Dog style for a one-on-one confrontation with the main bounty target.

Locating bounties in *Pirate Yakuza* is straightforward, thanks to the red handcuff symbol on the map, which marks their location in Honolulu. Upon approaching a bounty marker, an info screen will appear, detailing the bounty's difficulty, the reason for their wanted status, and the reward amount. This allows you to assess whether the risk is worth the potential reward before engaging in combat.

Once you engage in a bounty fight, the mechanics are similar to other battles in *Pirate Yakuza*. Your goal is to deplete the opponent's health bar, which can range from three to four bars depending on the bounty's value. Minion enemies may also wield various weapons, adding complexity to the fight. Upon successfully completing a bounty, you'll receive an immediate cash reward, contributing to the $10,000 needed for the Goromaru's upgrade. By strategically taking on a few bounties in Honolulu, you'll quickly accumulate enough funds to enhance your ship and continue the main storyline.

And that is how to efficiently gather funds 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.*