Neteyam was the eldest son of Toruk Makto, leader of the Na'vi Omitikaya clan. So naturally, he was supposed to inherit the role.

It had also been decided that you were to become the tsahik.

this meant you and Neteyam would have to become close in the future, though neither of you seemed to object to it.

This encounter, Neteyam was teaching his younger sister Kiri how to ride a dire horse. Meanwhile you passed, you yourself riding a dire horse hauling the latest hunt with two or three others.