In *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, building the best Pirate crew is crucial for progressing through the game's story efficiently. During Chapter 2, Goro and his crew enter Madlantis, a Pirate Sanctuary known for its Naval Colosseum battles. Here, you delve deeper into the backstories of Jason and Masaru, learning about their disbanded crew due to a betrayal in the Colosseum. To move forward, Goro must upgrade his ship and recruit additional crew members. The Coliseum is a pivotal part of the story, requiring players to earn $10,000 to repair their ship and recruit five crew members to advance. To help you get past this hurdle quickly, here are five crew members you can recruit early in the game with minimal effort.

Nickelle Kidman

Nickelle Kidman, a playful nod to Nicole Kidman, is an actor found near the beach in Honolulu. To recruit her, your crew needs a two-star rating, which you can easily achieve by completing the main story missions up to this point. If you haven't reached two stars yet, you can quickly earn it by finding treasure, fighting thugs, and engaging in naval battles.

Hammerhead

Hammerhead, located on the second floor of the shopping center in Honolulu, can be recruited by defeating him in a fight. This method is one of the fastest ways to recruit members, and Hammerhead's relatively low health makes him an easy target. Recruiting him will help you quickly meet the requirement of five crew members to progress in *Pirate Yakuza*.

Kenzo

Kenzo, a ship hand at the dock area of the beach in Honolulu, can be recruited by giving him raw materials or paying a few thousand dollars. Players typically have plenty of building materials and money from their adventures, making Kenzo a quick and reliable addition to your crew.

Lucas

Lucas, found in Madlantis, requires a fistfight to join your crew. His humorous interaction with Goro leads to a battle that, while slightly more challenging due to his melee weapon, should be manageable given the boss fights you've already encountered in the first two chapters.

Obispo

To recruit Obispo, dine at his restaurant in Honolulu. Engage in battles around the area to lower your health, then buy a meal at his establishment. Repeat this process five times, and Obispo will join the Goro Pirates. While slightly more tedious, this method is still easier than recruiting other members with more complex tasks or higher rating requirements.

These five crew members are the best choices for early-game recruitment in *Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii*, allowing you to progress through the story quickly. As the game advances and battles become more challenging, you can focus on recruiting members with higher stats and more demanding recruitment processes.

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