This was not the original direction for The Rise of Skywalker, the foreshadowing and clues left in TFA, TLJ and supplementary material were all pointing in a different conclusion.
Ben offered to teach her the Force in TFA, but he wanted to turn to the dark side in TROS. Maz on how she got the lightsaber was addressed for me by clues left in TFA and TLJ but I know that the majority of fans didnt pick up on it and I was hoping it would be finally cleared up.
Hidden love hearts in TFA, the clues that Ben would rise. I just dont know how to interpret this?
Shockingly dreadful film.