The battle just then only required Ma Lu to take a single shot, but his importance as the team leader goes without saying.
Had he not devised a battle plan in advance, accurately predicted the flow of battle, and taken out the most troublesome Invisibility man, even if the battle could still be won, a lot of people would likely have ended up lying down.
Thus, no one objected to him being the first to pick weapons and gear, and this wasn't just about the order of dividing the spoils; it also signified that the team members truly recognized his status as their captain.
After all, although this was a wild team rallied by Ma Lu, each member possessed unique skills, and only Ma Lu, the captain, seemed quite ordinary - aside from being a bit persuasive verbally, he had not shown much strength before.
Many were not convinced in their hearts, but after this battle, no one thought about challenging his position as the team leader anymore.