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

In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, the adventure takes a pivotal turn when Goro Majima and his crew set their sights on the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis. However, there's a catch—your ship, the Goromaru, isn’t ready for battle. To proceed with the main story, you’ll need to upgrade both your crew and vessel, with the most immediate hurdle being a $10,000 repair cost for the Goromaru. While recruiting the five required crew members is relatively straightforward, gathering the funds can feel like a challenge. Fortunately, there are efficient ways to earn in-game cash quickly and get back on track with the campaign.

Fastest Ways to Earn Money in Pirate Yakuza

During the mid-point of Chapter 2, players have three primary methods to earn money: claiming bounties, opening treasure chests scattered across islands, and completing jobs in Honolulu. While all are viable, some are far more efficient than others. For players aiming to progress through the story without unnecessary delays, focusing on bounties is the most effective strategy.

How to Get Treasure in Pirate Yakuza

Treasure can be found hidden throughout Honolulu and on various explorable islands, often requiring combat or exploration to unlock. While this method does yield some cash, it’s time-consuming and often requires traveling outside the city. Given the urgency of the $10,000 goal, treasure hunting is better suited as a supplementary income source rather than the main one. For faster results, bounties offer a much more direct route to the funds you need.

How to Earn Bounties in Pirate Yakuza

The most efficient way to gather $10,000 quickly is by taking on bounties in Honolulu. Even the smaller bounties offer around $2,000, while higher-tier targets can reward up to $16,000—meaning a single successful hunt could cover the entire repair cost. However, the highest-paying bounties are significantly tougher and may overwhelm players still early in the game’s progression. Unless you're highly experienced with the *Yakuza* combat system, it's best to avoid the most difficult targets for now.

A smarter approach is to focus on low to mid-difficulty bounties, which typically pay between $2,000 and $6,000. These fights are more manageable and still provide substantial returns. Each bounty is guarded by minions, making Goro’s Sea Dog fighting style ideal for crowd control. Once the underlings are dealt with, switch to the Mad Dog style for a powerful one-on-one showdown with the bounty target.

Locating bounties is simple—the map displays red handcuff icons marking their positions in Honolulu. Approach the marker, and an info screen will appear showing the bounty’s difficulty, crime history, and reward amount. This lets you assess the risk before initiating the fight.

Once the battle begins, it plays out like any standard combat encounter in *Pirate Yakuza*. The bounty target may have multiple health bars (typically three to four), and their allies might wield weapons that complicate the fight. However, upon victory, the reward is instantly deposited into your account—often several thousand dollars at once. Completing just a few of these bounties will easily surpass the $10,000 threshold needed to repair and upgrade the Goromaru.

Final Tips

While bounties require combat and some strategy, they offer the fastest and most reliable method to earn the funds needed for ship upgrades. Combine this with occasional treasure hunts and side jobs, and you’ll be back on the high seas in no time. With the Goromaru upgraded, you can advance to the next major chapter of the story and continue Goro’s wild, swashbuckling journey.

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