Tbf, a lot of this can be covered mid war or when the battles shift to mainland Wano. I just personally don't see Jinbe or Franky or anyone else losing at this point unless its against Kaido. Tbh Hawkins talkig about the month could include Luffys eventual recovery from fighting Kaido and some like Weevil coming to hunt him down whilst recovering. Random idea but you get the point.
I do agree that there will be a pause in some of the battles, but I dont think it will at all end at this point only to build back up again. Yes, we need Zoro to probably get Nidai (i can see Kaido breaking sandai during this fight) from Tengu. I can also see him learn his Shimotsuki history from someone (i think mystery man talking to Crocus is Kozaburo and he'll be a surprise character soon). We also are going to have several flashbacks involving multiple characters so a break in the fighting may or may not happen for those characters to reflect.
For example, I entirely expect Yamato to confront Kaido. They haven't spoken yet, and I have a feeling it will tie into her flashback. This may happen later on if Kaido wins or the fighting has a gap due to Onigashima crashing