In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, progressing the story requires upgrading your ship, the Goromaru, a task demanding $10,000. This guide outlines the fastest ways to earn this sum.

Chapter 2 throws you into the Pirate Coliseum in Madlantis, demanding a ship upgrade and five crew members. While crew recruitment is straightforward, the $10,000 ship repair presents a significant hurdle. Fortunately, several methods exist to quickly amass the necessary funds.

Methods for Fast Cash

Early in the game (mid-Chapter 2), three primary money-making avenues exist: bounty hunting, treasure hunting, and completing jobs in Honolulu.

Treasure Hunting

Treasure chests are scattered throughout Honolulu and various islands requiring raids. This method is time-consuming and requires leaving Honolulu, making it less efficient for rapid story progression.

Bounty Hunting: The Fastest Route

Bounty hunting in Honolulu offers the quickest path to $10,000. Smaller bounties yield around $2,000, while larger ones can award up to $16,000. However, tackling high-value bounties early in the game is challenging due to Goro's limited combat capabilities.

A balanced approach involves targeting lower-difficulty bounties ($2,000-$6,000). Utilize Goro's Sea Dog style for crowd control and switch to Mad Dog for one-on-one boss fights. Bounties are easily identified on the map by a red handcuff symbol.

Approaching a bounty marker displays its difficulty, reward, and details. Successfully completing a bounty grants a significant cash reward, quickly contributing to the $10,000 goal.

While combat-intensive, completing several lower-level bounties provides the fastest way to upgrade the Goromaru and advance the storyline. This method prioritizes efficient story progression over other money-making strategies.

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