Probably for the best, given that his mood was just going lower the more he saw of the 'pretty' flowers that were very obviously trying to just be showy. This showing coupled with his feelings on Konoha in general were souring his disposition, making him quite the little powder keg if he wasn't quelled soon enough. Which, of course, did mean that red tape would be inevitable and probably cause a rift between Konoha and Kiri bigger than had been needed or was necessary.

Herbs were always something he grew, knowing fully that the scent was gorgeous amongst the normal smell of their village and a calming sort of effect. It just helped even more that they were useful little things, quelling various ailments as well as being nice additions to various foods if there was nothing else to use them for. Not just showy gifts like these flowers were, certainly not, Haku was nothing but practical in his means.

A soft laugh slipped past pursed lips with Kimimaro's assessment, nodding his head in agreement with him. "Certainly would put egg on their face, no?"

On the topic of the Hokage, however... "Exactly as they say, he was late to his little speech as well. It was pathetic and disgusting to watch, I'm surprised the Mizukage even spared him the time of day."