The rulers of Tenochtitlan were always pre-eminent and gradually transitioned into the sole rulers of the empire; under either Tizoc (1481–1486) or Ahuitzotl (1486–1502), the tlatoque of Tenochtitlan assumed the grander title huehuetlatoani ("supreme tlatoani") to indicate their superiority over the other tlatoque in the alliance.
The leaders of Tenochtitlan held absolute authority and eventually became the sole rulers of the empire; under either Tizoc (1481–1486) or Ahuitzotl (1486–1502), the ruler of Tenochtitlan took on the more prestigious title huehuetlatoani ("supreme leader") to signify their dominance over other leaders in the alliance.