In Like a Dragon: Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, players face a mandatory ship upgrade costing $10,000 to advance the story. This guide details quick ways to earn this sum.

Chapter 2 necessitates upgrading the Goromaru ship to proceed with the Pirate Coliseum challenge in Madlantis. This involves recruiting a shipwright and crew, but the $10,000 repair cost is the primary hurdle.

Three methods exist for rapid wealth acquisition: bounty hunting, treasure hunting, and completing Honolulu jobs. Treasure hunting, while viable, is time-consuming and requires leaving Honolulu. Jobs are also an option, but bounty hunting offers the fastest route.

Bounty hunting in Honolulu provides the most efficient method. Smaller bounties yield around $2,000, while larger ones can offer up to $16,000. However, larger bounties are significantly more challenging early in the game.

A balanced approach involves targeting lower-difficulty bounties ($2,000-$6,000). Utilize Goro's Sea Dog style for crowd control and Mad Dog for boss fights.

Bounties are easily identified on the Honolulu map by a red handcuff icon. Selecting a bounty displays its difficulty, reward, and details.

Completing bounties awards substantial cash, quickly accumulating the $10,000 needed for the ship upgrade. While combat-intensive, this is the fastest way to progress the story.

This strategy ensures swift acquisition of the necessary funds to upgrade the Goromaru and continue the Like a Dragon: Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name campaign.

Like a Dragon: Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is available now on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.