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What if Yoda trained Anakin Skywalker and was betrayed? Let's explore the depths of it in this video

Even from his childhood, Anakin showed signs of being the chosen one. It was why Jedi like Qui-Gon-Jin took such an interest in him. But while the evidence was there, the Jedi failed to take the right action and it took Qui-Gon dying before they allowed Anakin to join the order. Even then, they placed Anakin under the watch of Obi-Wan, an inexperienced Jedi instead of someone more accomplished. This raises the question, of what would have happened if Yoda took the responsibility for himself.

Welcome to Darth Theorist, where we explore the depths of the Force, analyze characters, and speculate on what could have been. Whether you're a Jedi Knight, a Sith Lord, or a curious traveler, prepare to ignite your imagination as we begin this journey.

The story begins shortly after the funeral of Qui-Gon-Jin. His former padawan, Obi-Wan had just finished his impassioned speech about how he wished to train Anakin to fulfill his master's dying wish.

The Jedi Council listens to this testimony in silence, letting the words sink in. All of them knew that while Qui-Gon was unconventional, he was also brilliant and accomplished.

Yoda is the first to break the silence.

Yoda: Right you are, young one. Powerful this boy is and the great potential he possesses. But lacking experience you are.

Obi-Wan: I-I don’t understand. What will happen to Anakin?

Yoda: Take this responsibility I will, in training the boy.

Obi-Wan nods and steps back. Although his pride took a blow, he was pleased to see the council taking the situation seriously. In truth, it was a relief, training Anakin was a daunting task that he was not sure if he could handle it.

But the blows to the Jedi Order did not end there. Shortly after Qui-Gon’s death, the Jedi would lose one of their best as Count Dooku would voluntarily leave the order. This last departure was particularly embarrassing to Yoda who had been his former master. He knew that Dooku was having doubts about the Jedi and blamed himself for it, believing he had been negligent in allowing his apprentice to fall to the dark side.

He vowed not to make that same mistake with Anakin.

Shortly after the meeting, Yoda would visit the boy in his room and explain that he was to be Anakin’s new master. This confused the boy, but he was intrigued by the idea. He’s heard the other younglings boast that Yoda is the wisest of the Jedi, who was capable of doing things with the Force that other Jedi could only dream of.

For the boy who had only seen the Jedi use the Force a handful of times, even the youngling's power took his breath away. If he could learn from the best, then there was no telling what he could accomplish.

Anakin: So, you’re the leader of the Jedi? That means you can help free my mom! She’s a slave on Tatooine and Qui-Gon never got a chance to free her!

Yoda gives Anakin a sad shake of his head and a sympathetic look.

Yoda: Do this, I cannot. Interfere with such affairs the Jedi do not.

The grand master sat Anakin down and explained the complexities of Galactic Jurisdiction and how the Jedi had little influence in the Outer Rim. He said that their duty was to maintain the sanctity of the Order. To Anakin though, all he understood was that Yoda wouldn’t help him.

As they sat there, he didn’t see Yoda as some powerful Jedi, but just another politician bound to the whims of politics and bureaucracy. Anakin did not back down. He threatened to leave if the Jedi wouldn’t do something.

For Yoda, he saw the same troubling signs as with Dooku. Anakin was already older than most boys and had developed habits unsuited for the Jedi. His attachment to his mother, while understandable will cause problems if unchecked. If he was going to have any chance of making him a Jedi, those would need to be quashed.

With a deep sigh, Yoda said.

Yoda: Very well, help you I will. But afterward, dedicate yourself to your training, you must.

Anakin: I will.

True to his word, Yoda has someone on Tatooine to buy Shmi’s freedom, allowing her to settle on a quiet farm. Once that is done, he begins his training with Anakin. Recognizing the immense potential within the young Jedi, Yoda resolves to impart upon him the wisdom and skills necessary to fulfill his destiny.

Their training sessions are grueling and intense, stretching from the break of dawn well into the depths of night. Yoda pushes Anakin to his limits, challenging him to master every aspect of the Jedi arts – from lightsaber combat to channeling the Force.

Drawing upon his own experiences and the lessons learned from his past struggles with Dooku, Yoda tailors Anakin's training regimen to ensure he cannot be corrupted by the Dark Side. He teaches the young Jedi various lightsaber forms, emphasizing Form 4 which focuses on defending against lightsaber