Two Jedi , Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi , find Anakin and help him . He is discovered by the Jedi Knight Qui-Gon Jinn , who believes him to be the `` Chosen One '' foretold by Jedi prophecy to bring balance to the Force . The Jedi Council , led by Yoda , sense that Anakin 's future is clouded by fear , but reluctantly allow Qui-Gon 's apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi to train Anakin after Qui-Gon is killed by the Sith Lord Darth Maul .