You could do it, unfortunately it takes away the only indication we have that Yoda instructed Obi wan.
This, 100%
I like the idea of nodding to Dooku early on, but this feels like the wrong place, at least in my opinion. Yoda needs to have a “master of masters” presence, if that makes sense. And this bit of dialogue really adds to that.
Not that it will necessarily pertain to this edit, but I’ve always felt that in the Prequels yoda would have been much more effective as a character less seen and more heard. I always had the impression that yoda was essentially every living jedi’s teacher in that he was like the principal of the jedi “school” and the masters were the “teachers” that taught various disciplines of yoda’s philosophies. Just my two cents.
I actually really like this idea. Having Yoda as more of a mystical figure really appeals to me. Hmmm…I may have to rethink a few things. I still think his final scene with Obi Wan is absolutely necessary. Idk. This idea, I think, should apply more to Episodes II and III, instead of I.