Son Goten enters the International Gourmet Organization (IGO) Food Tournament alongside Goku, Gohan, and Trunks. He competes in the race segment, navigating forests, deserts, and mountains to reach the goal flag and win the Carat Sizzled Cattle prize. During the race, Goten partners with Trunks. They perform the Fusion technique to become Gotenks, boosting their abilities as they traverse their chosen path.

Later, Goten joins the battle against the Deep Sea Glutton Akami, attacking alongside allies including Sanji and Piccolo. Akami absorbs their energy during this assault, evolving into a more powerful form. This energy absorption incapacitates Goten and the other attackers. Their defeat requires Goku, Luffy, and Toriko to intervene and ultimately subdue Akami.

Goten's actions involve his characteristic use of fusion with Trunks for combat and participation in group efforts against major threats.