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What if Anakin Was an Adult When Found by the Jedi? Let’s explore the depths of it in the video.
Anakin watches as Obi-Wan holds Rotta the Hutt, the son of Jabba in his hands as Obi-Wan explains that the rumors of the Jedi kidnapping his son are false. Jabba’s expression softens in a way that Anakin has rarely seen from the Hutt. But any weakness quickly vanishes as he calls for his guards to seize the Jedi. Anakin draws his blaster but hesitates. He feels a tingling in his head and steps forward.
Anakin: Wait, the Jedi is telling the truth.
Protocol Droid: The Mighty Jabba demands to know how you’ve come to this conclusion.
Anakin: I don’t have any proof, but I’ve sensed something in them.
To the Jedi’s surprise, Jabba seems to consider this. Since he was a boy, Anakin has possessed unusually fine senses that Jabba had come to rely on. Instead, he orders Obi-Wan to be detained. The Jedi stares at Anakin in surprise, sensing the Force stirring within him.
Not long after, Anakin is proven true as Ziro the Hutt confesses admitting that it was indeed Count Dooku responsible for the kidnapping of Rotta. Furious, the Hutt releases the Jedi and signs an alliance. But during his short stay, Obi-Wan becomes convinced that there is something more to Anakin.
Obi-Wan: The Jedi would be grateful for any alliance against Dooku.
Protocol Droid: Do not mistake it for softness, Jedi. Dooku has wronged the Great Jabba and he does not forget such things.
Obi-Wan: I understand, and may I be so bold as to inquire about that man who spoke out for us? Who is he? He is no ordinary mercenary.”
Protocol Droid: His name is Anakin Skywalker. He was a slave once, bound to a Toydarian along with his mother. In his youth, the Mighty Jabba took him into his service. He is now the harbinger of Jabba’s will.
Obi-Wan: This man—Anakin—has the potential to be far more than a simple guard. Let him accompany me to Coruscant.
Protocol Droid: The Wise Jabba rejects this, Skywalker is too useful to him here. He will not part with his best asset.
Obi-Wan: Your alliance with the Jedi will benefit from this. With Anakin trained in our ways, we could defeat Dooku and safeguard your interests.”
Protocol Droid: The Great Jabba agrees, but understand this: he is still his property. If he goes with you, it is on loan.
Obi-Wan: Agreed
As they head home, Obi-Wan takes this time to question Anakin about his powers. For the young guard, he has little knowledge of the Force and just assumes it's a combination of instincts and luck. But the Jedi Master knows better, he suspects that Anakin is Force-Sensitive, and his ‘senses’ are the Force calling out to him and guiding him.
To prove his point, he takes a blood sample and reveals that Anakin has the highest midichlorian count ever recorded. He offers to train Anakin and induct him into the Jedi Order. But these plans come to a halt as the Jedi Council refuses to allow Anakin into the Jedi Order.
Mace: You vouch for this man, Obi-Wan, but a grown man—one who has lived as a criminal, a slave, and is bound to a Hutt. Allowing him to join the Jedi Order… it’s highly irregular.
Obi-Wan: I understand, Master Windu. But I have seen Anakin’s potential. Look at his midichlorian count. With guidance, he may become the one we’ve been looking for.
Ki-Adi-Mundi: He has lived far too long beyond the reach of Jedi training. He carries attachments, emotions, and impulses that are… dangerous.
Yoda: Concerning it is, in the service of a Hutt. More to a Jedi than power, there is. Inner peace, wisdom… a difficult path, when grown he already is.
Obi-Wan: Anakin’s upbringing gives him perspective. I would take full responsibility for his training. Keep him on probation if you must, but I’m convinced we must take this chance, for the republic’s sake and the balance of the force.
Yoda: Very well, Obi-Wan. On probation, we shall allow him.
Mace: And remember, Obi-Wan—this probation is not an acceptance into the Order. Any failure to follow the Jedi Code, any lack of discipline, and he will be dismissed.
Obi-Wan understands and explains all of this to Anakin, who developed many unsavory habits like gambling, whoring, and drinking. It takes a stern talking to from the Jedi Master who explains just how much he put on the line to convince Anakin to take his training seriously.
They begin their training and for a while, Anakin can do little more than levitate pebbles or slide things across the table with the Force. But this is a huge step for the Jedi. Harnessing the Force seems like it unlocked something within him.
As the power flows through him, Anakin truly understands who he is. That feeling is unlike anything he’s ever experienced and inspires him to continue his studies. Slowly, he begins to grow his powers. Lightsaber combat is a bit trickier for him as Anakin
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