For the sake of creating better reputation and accomplishing better results none of the second gen would shy away from influencing what kind of team they would end up with.
In the end it all boiled down to whose influence was the greatest this year.
And Klautz knew whose influence was the most this year.
"It will be Benton. I can't refute the fact that I had made quite the mess back at the showdown."
After Klautz victory against Colt, Klautz had become an unshakable presence. All of the second gens knew that having Klautz's strength to aid them would be like having a second half to themselves!
After all, the other newbies were just ants they would have to train but Klutz could actually make some major contribution leading to major growth.
More success would lead to a better reputation and a good reputation would lead to the best followers!
